IJSRP, Volume 4, Issue 2, February 2014 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
Dr Nitin Bansal, Dr Priyanka V Kashyap, Dr Nidhi Uniyal, Dr Amit Varma
Abstract:
Status Epilepticus is a medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. Refractory status epilepticus is a prolonged status epilepticus with a grave prognosis until treated timely and wisely. Various agents are used for Status Epilepticus but fewer studies are there for control of refractory status epilepticus. This review highlights the use of levetiracetam in refractory status epilepticus.