2022 Child Neurology Update (Enduring): Status Epilepticus in Neonates and Children

Enduring Activity: 2021 Child Neurology Update “Status Epilepticus in Neonates and Children” Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z5L9D93 Target Audience This activity is designed for Child Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Neuroradiology healthcare providers. Statement of Need Physicians and practitioners need a venue to stay up-to-date on the newest diagnostic and treatment guidelines in pediatric neurologic diseases. Practitioners need to become familiar with caring for children with a variety of neurologic diseases, including the latest therapeutic advances and recommendations. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 1. Define status epilepticus. 2. Recognize the importance of prompt seizure identification and treatment. 3. Identify a stepwise clinical treatment algorithm for status epilepticus. 4. Discuss clinical scenarios where continuous EEG monitoring is helpful in guiding care of neonates and older. children. Faculty Bethanie Morgan, M.D. Child Neurologist Assistant Professor Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute Affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Relevant Financial Relationships Faculty Faculty for this activity have no relevant financial relationships. Planners Dr. Vinay Puri has relevant financial relationships with Neurelis and Eisai for his roles on the advisory board and speaker’s bureau. No other planners have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Date of Original Release | August 2021 Course Termination Date | August 2023 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected] Resources How long do new-onset seizures in children last? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11357... A definition and classification of status epilepticus--Report of the ILAE Task Force on Classification of Status Epilepticus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26336... Evidence-Based Guideline: Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Children and Adults: Report of the Guideline Committee of the American Epilepsy Society https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26900...