Seizures characterized by a duration for longer than 30 minutes are called _____ seizures.

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Status epilepticus seizures are an emergency situation,especially if hypoxia has occurred.Parenteral benzodiazepines,such as diazepam (Valium),are the drugs of choice to control this type of seizure.Tonic-clonic,myoclonic,akinetic,and absence seizures are not defined as seizures of long duration.Status epilepticus seizures are continuous tonic-clonic seizures that last longer than 30 minutes or recur before the end of the postictal period of the previous seizure.

Seizures Characterized by a Duration for Longer Than 30 Minutes