Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus Treated with High Dose Perampanel: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Introduction. Acute symptomatic seizures are frequent in the critically ill patient and can be difficult to treat. The novel anticonvulsant perampanel may be effective in the treatment of status epilepticus considering its mechanism of action of being an AMPA antagonist. We present four cases of sup...

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Main Authors: Christopher R. Newey, Naresh Mullaguri, Stephen Hantus, Vineet Punia, Pravin George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3218231