Successful use of ketamine for burst suppression in super refractory status epilepticus following substance abuse
Dnyaneshwar P. Mutkule, Jaydip Chaudhuri, Kunche Rajasri
Keywords :
Burst suppression, ketamine, status epilepticus
Citation Information :
Mutkule DP, Chaudhuri J, Rajasri K. Successful use of ketamine for burst suppression in super refractory status epilepticus following substance abuse. Indian J Crit Care Med 2018; 22 (1):49-50.
Status epilepticus is frequently encountered in neuro Intensive Care Units. It is a medical emergency and if not treated promptly can lead to severe brain damage and even death. Here, we present the case of a 18-year-old male with uncontrolled and unrelenting seizures with a rare etiology requiring ketamine infusion for burst suppression as it was resistant to thiopentone and midazolam infusions. The management of this case is presented in detail.
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