Implementation of Code Status Epilepticus in Mexico: Time is Brain

Authors

  • Elma Paredes-Aragon London Health Sciences Center, Western University, London Ontario
  • Iris E. Martínez Juárez Espanol
  • Elvira Castro Martínez Departamento de Urgencias Neurológicas, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México
  • Karen E. Guzmán 2Clínica de Epilepsia, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México
  • Mijail Rivas Cruz Departamento de Neurología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México
  • Alonso Gutiérrez Romero Departamento de Neurología, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México
  • Anwar Garcia Departamento de Urgencias Neurológicas, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México
  • Juan Carlos López Hernández Departamento de Urgencias Neurológicas, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México

Keywords:

status epilepticus, Nonconvulsive status epilepticus, Epilepsy

Abstract

Introduction: Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency. Its incidence is calculated in 61 cases/ 100,000 persons/year. Mortality has been estimated between 20-80%. This percentage is highly dependent of the efficacy and timing of treatment, determination of etiology and risk factors. Methods: In this narrative synthesis, the authors revised the actual scientific evidence and elaborated a proposal based on expert information for status epilepticus, with a tailored, practical approach specific to Mexico. Results and discussion: We synthesized recent data of medical evidence for status epilepticus, with a practical approach for the improvement of patients with status epilepticus. Conclusions: Patients with status epilepticus must be treated in a standarized manner to prevent morbi-mortality of the disease.

Author Biography

Elvira Castro Martínez , Departamento de Urgencias Neurológicas, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México

Departamento de Urgencias Neurológicas, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía “Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez”, México

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2023-07-17

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Paredes-Aragon, E., Martínez Juárez, I. E., Castro Martínez , E., Guzmán , K. E., Rivas Cruz , M., Gutiérrez Romero , A., Garcia, A., & López Hernández, J. C. (2023). Implementation of Code Status Epilepticus in Mexico: Time is Brain. Archivos De Neurociencias, 1(Inpress). Retrieved from https://archivosdeneurociencias.org/index.php/ADN/article/view/507

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