Abstract:Methods To assess effects of treatment patterns on epilepsy outcome, we obtained clinical details of patients admitted to hospitals in Greater Glasgow with Status Epilepticus (SE) from mid-1990s to present day. This allowed collection of data on aetiology, morbidity, mortality, and treatment. Results 132 cases have been reviewed so far. Of those with prior diagnosis of epilepsy (n=24), 83% recovered without any new neurological deficit. Death occurred in ITU in one patient, and in one further patient in the su… Show more
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