Generalized convulsive status epilepticus

Treatment Phase: Initial treatment

Clinical criteria:

• Patient must have been assessed to be at significant risk of status epilepticus,

AND

• Patient must have experienced at least one prolonged seizure (greater than 5 minutes duration) requiring emergency medical attention within the previous 5 years.

Population criteria:

• Patient must be at least one year of age.

Clinical criteria:

• The treatment must initiated by a specialist physician experienced in the treatment of epilepsy.

At the time of the authority application, medical practitioners should request the appropriate quantity to cater for the patient's circumstances.

Up to a maximum of 10 syringes for each prescription can be authorised for patients with high frequency seizures.