Status Epilepticus Algorithm
Learning Objectives
Apply a time‑based algorithm for the initial management of pediatric status epilepticus
Select and dose first‑line and second‑line antiepileptic medications appropriately
Justify early airway management as a safer alternative to prolonged seizure activity
Identify metabolic derangements that can perpetuate seizures despite pharmacotherapy
Execute seizure management confidently using an escalating, mechanism‑based approach
Author(s)
Sally Vitali, MD
Medical Director, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) | Boston Children's Hospital
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology | Critical Care and Pain Medicine | Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Vitali S, Wolbrink TA. Status Epilepticus Algorithm. 9/2012. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3021/status-epilepticus-algorithm.