What is your approach to tapering anesthetic drips for refractory status epilepticus after achieving burst suppression?

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Neurology · Stanford Health Care Stroke Center

Ensure adequate oral/IV ASMs are on board, targeting the receptors appropriately based on the type of status- generalized, focal (e.g., GABA, Na channel, glutamate, etc.). These would include the first, second, and third line as per status protocols. Check levels to ensure adequacy.
At least 24 hou...