Tonic status epilepticus presenting as c
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Ernest R. Somerville; Dr Joseph Bruni
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Article
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1983
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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A 17-year-old epileptic was admitted to the hospital in a confused state. Electroencephalography (EEG) with polygraphic recording revealed tonic status epilepticus. Therapy with phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproic acid, and methylphenidate was unsuccessful. Intravenous diazepam exacerbated the seizur