Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency requiring immediate evaluation and management to prevent morbidity and mortality. Historically, the duration of continuous seizure activity used to define status epilepticus has varied over time. In this video, we clarify the formal definition and discuss etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, as well as evaluation and treatment.
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