Status epilepticus

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Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

• Common complications of prolonged status epilepticus include cardiac dysrhythmia, metabolic derangements, autonomic dysfunction, neurogenic pulmonary edema, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and pulmonary aspiration. Permanent neurologic damage can occur with prolonged status epilepticus.