Successful use of ketamine for burst suppression in super refractory status epilepticus following substance abuse

Dnyaneshwar P Mutkule, S Manimala Rao, Jaydip Ray Chaudhuri, Kunche RajasriIndian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2018 22(1):49-50Status 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.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research