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This research aims to evaluate how delays in treatment and hospital care affect the incidence of status epilepticus and ICU admissions in patients with epileptic seizures.

March 7, 2026

Impact of Treatment Delays in Epileptic Seizures: Time to Hospital Care and to EEG Increases Risk of Status Epilepticus and ICU Admission in Epileptic Seizures.

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JPJacint Sala PadróBellvitge University Hospital EFElena Fonseca MQM Jesús QuintanaVall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca

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Research shows treatment delays increase the risk of status epilepticus and ICU admission in individuals with epileptic seizures, suggesting urgent care enhancements are needed.

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This research aims to evaluate how delays in treatment and hospital care affect the incidence of status epilepticus and ICU admissions in patients with epileptic seizures.
Analyzed the relationship between pre-hospital treatment, travel time to hospital, and EEG timing.
Measured the frequency of status epilepticus and ICU admissions related to timing delays.
Longer delays in treatment and EEG were linked to higher rates of status epilepticus.
Increased risk of ICU admission correlated with delayed care and EEG acquisition.

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Padró et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2615af8044f7a4ebf7f https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.70533

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Research shows treatment delays increase the risk of status epilepticus and ICU admission in individuals with epileptic seizures, suggesting urgent care enhancements are needed.

Impact of Treatment Delays in Epileptic Seizures: Time to Hospital Care and to EEG Increases Risk of Status Epilepticus and ICU Admission in Epileptic Seizures.

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Impact of Treatment Delays in Epileptic Seizures: Time to Hospital Care and to EEG Increases Risk of Status Epilepticus and ICU Admission in Epileptic Seizures.

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