This information is for people affected by or concerned about status epilepticus and emergency medication. On this page we tell you about prolonged or cluster seizures and emergency medication for status epilepticus – epileptic seizures that last for more than five minutes.
Status epilepticus, prolonged or cluster seizures, and emergency medication
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What is an epileptic seizure?
Discover what an epileptic seizure is, how to identify a seizure in babies and infants, and about non-epileptic seizures and episodes.
Seizure types
Learn about the differences between focal and generalised seizures and how to identify each.
Generalised onset seizures
Learn about generalised onset seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for children and young people with epilepsy.
Focal onset seizures
Learn about epileptic seizures in babies and infants, including types and signs, from birth to one year old.
How can I help someone having a seizure?
Get guidance on how to help someone having a seizure, including when to call an ambulance and helping babies and infants.
Seizure triggers
Learn about common seizure triggers in children and young people, including poor sleep, missed medication, and flickering lights.
Monitoring seizures
Young Epilepsy’s information about nocturnal seizure monitors and other equipment, apps and services for parents of children with epilepsy.
More information about epilepsy
Causes of epilepsy
Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.
Epilepsy syndromes
Learn about common childhood and rare infancy epilepsy syndromes in this informative guide from Young Epilepsy.
Epileptic seizures
Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.
Diagnosing epilepsy
Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed, what to expect at your first appointment, and how to get the right support for children and young people.
Treatments for epilepsy
Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.
Common co-occurring conditions
Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Learn about SUDEP, who is at risk, and how to reduce the chances of epilepsy-related death in children and young people through safety and support.
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