Management of Status Epilepticus - 2024

Status epilepticus (SE) is a potentially life-threatening neurologic emergency where timely intervention is critical. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the management of SE, emphasizing the importance of prompt recognition and treatment. Learners will gain insights into current evidence-based approaches, including recent studies evaluating the efficacy of anti-seizure medications (ASMs). The lecture is designed to equip healthcare providers with a structured framework to approach, recognize, and effectively manage SE in clinical practice.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistant
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Licensed Practical Nurses

Learning Objectives

The learners will be able to.

  • Recognize the clinical features and diagnosis of status epilepticus.
  • Review the latest evidence on anti-seizure medication efficacy in SE management
  • Summarize the implications of delayed treatment and its impact on patient outcomes.
  • Describe a systematic approach to the treatment of status epilepticus in various clinical settings.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Course opens: 
12/06/2024
Course expires: 
11/18/2025
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Speaker(s)

Charlene Gunasekera, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis,

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-Telestroke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours
    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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