Dr. Advait Kulkarni (Neurologist in Bengaluru) Treatment options - Treatment for SE depends on whether the person is treated at home or in a hospital. First-line treatment at home - If you’re treating a person having seizures at home, you must: • Ensure the person’s head is protected. • Move the person away from any danger. • Resuscitate as required. • Give emergency medication if trained to do so Call an ambulance for a person who has any type of seizure if: • It’s their first seizure. • It lasts longer than five minutes (unless this is their usual). • More than one tonic-clonic seizure happens in quick succession without recovery in between. • The person suffered an injury. • You think urgent medical care is needed for any other reason. Treatment in the hospital - First-line treatment in the hospital is likely to consist of: • high-concentration oxygen followed by intubation • assessment of cardiac and respiratory function • intravenous (IV) diazepam or lorazepam to suppress seizure activity IV phenobarbital or phenytoin may be given to suppress electrical activity in the brain and nervous system if IV lorazepam doesn’t work. Hospital staff will also carry out any necessary emergency investigations, such as blood gases, renal function, liver function, AED levels, and calcium and magnesium. To know more click the link below http://www.dradvaitkulkarni.com