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==Management==
==Management==
 
* ABC's
* Provide O2 via non-rebreather mask, 10-15 L/min
* Give benzodiazepines as early as possible
** Monitor for respiratory depression
* Give acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose (MAX 650 mg) if febrile


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

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Background

For a child over 1 month of age

  • Defined as: an unresponsive patient with either one of the following
    • Seizure >5 min and/or ongoing seizure on presentation
    • 2 or more seizures without full recovery of consciousness between seizures

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

  • ABC's
  • Provide O2 via non-rebreather mask, 10-15 L/min
  • Give benzodiazepines as early as possible
    • Monitor for respiratory depression
  • Give acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose (MAX 650 mg) if febrile

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References