Q. Which is incorrect regarding status epilepticus? (Solved)
1. Mortality at 60 mins of status is around 30%.
2. Leucocytosis up to 20,000 is very common.
3. SE occurs most commonly in patients without prior hx of seizures and in extremes of age.
4. In phase 1 there is increased cerebral metabolism, hyperglycaemia, hyperpyrexia and hypertension.
5. Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury.
- e. Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury.