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A Case of Status-Epilepticus-Associated Transient Hyperammonemia in the Emergency Department
Joint Authors
Pelsue, Brittany
Rogg, Jonathan G.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This report describes a case of transient hyperammonemia following tonic-clonic status epilepticus with an initial ammonia level of 537 Umol/L.
This appears to be the highest transient ammonia level reported in the literature in this clinical scenario.
This is an affirmation that an initial elevated ammonia level in the absence of hepatic dysfunction should be interpreted with caution when associated with status epilepticus.
Repeat levels should be drawn to identify transient hyperammonemia and determine the need for treatment if levels do not decrease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pelsue, Brittany& Rogg, Jonathan G.. 2017. A Case of Status-Epilepticus-Associated Transient Hyperammonemia in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145303
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pelsue, Brittany& Rogg, Jonathan G.. A Case of Status-Epilepticus-Associated Transient Hyperammonemia in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145303
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pelsue, Brittany& Rogg, Jonathan G.. A Case of Status-Epilepticus-Associated Transient Hyperammonemia in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145303
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145303