What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess whether the control of convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) is adequate to eliminate persistent electrographic seizures.

August 1, 1998EpilepsiaOpen Access

Persistent Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus After the Control of Convulsive Status Epilepticus

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Randomized trial evaluates electrographic seizures following treatment of convulsive status epilepticus, indicating the need for EEG monitoring.

To assess whether the control of convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) is adequate to eliminate persistent electrographic seizures.
Prospective evaluation of 164 patients at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU Status Epilepticus Program.
Continuous EEG monitoring for at least 24 hours post-control of CSE.
Standardized data collection system used for evaluation.
52% had no after-SE ictal discharges, showing patterns like generalized slowing and focal slowing.
48% exhibited persistent electrographic seizures; over 14% had nonconvulsive status epilepticus, mainly complex partial seizures.
Clinical detection of NCSE was missed without EEG monitoring.

DeLorenzo et al. (1998) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates electrographic seizures following treatment of convulsive status epilepticus, indicating the need for EEG monitoring.