24 April 2012 | Gretchen M. Brophy · Rodney Bell · Jan Claassen · Brian Alldredge · Thomas P. Bleck · Tracy Glauser · Suzette M. LaRoche · James J. Riviello Jr. · Lori Shutter · Michael R. Sperling · David M. Treiman · Paul M. Vespa
The guidelines for the evaluation and management of status epilepticus (SE) were developed by the Neurocritical Care Society to address the lack of standardized treatment strategies across institutions. The writing committee, comprising neurointensivists and epileptologists, conducted a literature search using PubMed and evaluated studies based on established criteria. Recommendations were formulated using the American Heart Association's assessment methods and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. The guidelines cover SE definitions, classification, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, monitoring, and future directions, applying to both adults and children. The methodology involved a comprehensive review of relevant articles, with treatment recommendations assigned a level of evidence based on the GRADE system, which considers the quality of evidence, balance between effects, values and preferences, and costs. The guidelines also incorporate data from surveys and external reviews to provide a robust framework for managing SE.The guidelines for the evaluation and management of status epilepticus (SE) were developed by the Neurocritical Care Society to address the lack of standardized treatment strategies across institutions. The writing committee, comprising neurointensivists and epileptologists, conducted a literature search using PubMed and evaluated studies based on established criteria. Recommendations were formulated using the American Heart Association's assessment methods and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. The guidelines cover SE definitions, classification, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, monitoring, and future directions, applying to both adults and children. The methodology involved a comprehensive review of relevant articles, with treatment recommendations assigned a level of evidence based on the GRADE system, which considers the quality of evidence, balance between effects, values and preferences, and costs. The guidelines also incorporate data from surveys and external reviews to provide a robust framework for managing SE.