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SE definition according to ILAE.
| SE type | Treatment initiation (t1) | Suspected long-term consequences (t2) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonic–clonic SE | 5 min | >30 min |
| Focal SE with impaired consciousness | 10 min | >60 min |
| Absence SE | 10–15 min | unknown |
Treatment should be started at time point t1 as a seizure becomes unlikely to self-terminate, and treatment should be exacerbated aggressively to prevent long-term consequences at time point t2. Adopted from Trinka et al. 2015 (10).
