Brain injury from continuous or repetitive seizures, a condition called ____, can occur within five minutes.

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Status epilepticus refers to continuous or repetitive seizures that last for over five minutes or occur without recovery in between seizures. This can result in brain injury, including permanent damage, and is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. Nuchal rigidity refers to stiffness in the neck due to inflammation or injury, post-ictal period refers to the phase after a seizure, and prolonged twilight is not a medical term.

Brain Injury from Continuous or Repetitive Seizures, a Condition Called