Aetiology of status epilepticus according to the broad categories
| Aetiology | NRSE(n = 47) | RSE(n = 36) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRSE, non-refractory status epilepticus; RSE, refractory status epilepticus; CNS, central nervous system; NS, not significant. | |||
| CNS disease | 23 (48.9%) | 32 (88.9%) | <0.001 |
| Acute symptomatic | 7 (14.9%) | 18 (50%) | 0.001 |
| Unprovoked | 16 (34%) | 14 (38.9%) | 0.65 (NS) |
| Remote | 10 (21.3%) | 8 (22.2%) | 1.0 (NS) |
| Progressive | 6 (12.8%) | 6 (16.7%) | 0.76 (NS) |
| Substance associated | 17 (36.2%) | 4 (11.1%) | 0.011 |
| Idiopathic/cryptogenic | 7 (14.9%) | 0 | 0.017 |