propylthiouracil and Status-Epilepticus

propylthiouracil has been researched along with Status-Epilepticus* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for propylthiouracil and Status-Epilepticus

Article	Year
Thyrotoxic crisis presenting as status epilepticus. Postgraduate medical journal, 1990, Volume: 66, Issue:772 A 30 year old male patient with thyrotoxic crisis presenting as status epilepticus is reported. The aetiology, manifestations and management of this medical emergency are discussed. The importance of prompt, vigorous and comprehensive treatment of thyrotoxic crisis is emphasized. Rapid control of hyperthyroidism as well as other supportive measures are essential if the high fatality rate is to be reduced. Comprehensive management reduces mortality from 90% to 20%. Topics: Adult; Humans; Male; Propylthiouracil; Status Epilepticus; Thyroid Crisis; Thyrotropin; Thyroxine; Triiodothyronine	1990

Article

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Thyrotoxic crisis presenting as status epilepticus.

Postgraduate medical journal, 1990, Volume: 66, Issue:772

A 30 year old male patient with thyrotoxic crisis presenting as status epilepticus is reported. The aetiology, manifestations and management of this medical emergency are discussed. The importance of prompt, vigorous and comprehensive treatment of thyrotoxic crisis is emphasized. Rapid control of hyperthyroidism as well as other supportive measures are essential if the high fatality rate is to be reduced. Comprehensive management reduces mortality from 90% to 20%.

Topics: Adult; Humans; Male; Propylthiouracil; Status Epilepticus; Thyroid Crisis; Thyrotropin; Thyroxine; Triiodothyronine

1990