*in patients with certain risk factors (e.g., unimmunized patients, young children [age ≥ 6 weeks to 5 years], children with sickle cell disease, asplenic patients) or if there is known or suspected …

Jan 16, 2025 · The selection of medications to treat SE in children is of the utmost importance, as particular pediatric populations are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of certain antiseizure …

For children, give: Phenobarbital: 20 mg/kg IV at 1 mg/kg/min OR – -0.2 mg/kg; repeat 0.2 mg/kg boluses every 5 mi utes until seizures stop. Start midazolam infusion at 0.1-0.2 mg/ /hour. Rate can …

Pediatric considerations: Pediatric data is extremely limited. Except for institutions with a previously established pediatric stroke protocol, alteplase should not be routinely used in children with acute …

In general, pediatric doses should not exceed adult doses. Routine use of propofol is not recommended due to risk for propofol-related infusion syndrome (PRIS) in children.

These guidelines were developed to address evaluation and management of SE in critically ill adults and children and will not address the management of SE in neonates.

Making a Case for Ketamine in Pediatric Status Epilepticus Written By: Nicolas Chiriboga, MD; Renad Abu-Sawwa, PharmD, BCPPS Status epilepticus (SE) is one of the most common neurological …

Oct 18, 2023 · We believe that by expanding the reach of PNCC expertise and fostering ongoing partnerships, we can make a significant and lasting impact on the care and outcomes of children with …

uced the rate of any hearing loss, severe hearing loss and neurological sequelae. Subgroup analyses showed that corticosteroids a) prevented hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis, b) …

Jul 15, 2021 · Children supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have been shown to be at risk for developing seizures. However, previous studies have consisted of …