Early Use of the NMDA Receptor Antagonist Ketamine in Refractory and Superrefractory Status Epilepticus
Refractory status epilepticus (RSE) and superrefractory status epilepticus (SRSE) pose a difficult clinical challenge. Multiple cerebral receptor and transporter changes occur with prolonged status epilepticus leading to pharmacoresistance patterns unfavorable for conventional antiepileptics. In par...
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| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Critical Care Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/831260 |