Convulsive status epilepticus is defined as a convulsive seizure which continues for a prolonged period (longer than five minutes), or when convulsive seizures occur one after the other with no recovery between. Convulsive status epilepticus is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure manifesting as altered mental status rather than convulsions) is uncommon but often overlooked; management is usually less urgent.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/status-epilepticus-management