RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Practical Considerations for Ketogenic Diet in Adults With Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus
JF Neurology: Clinical Practice
FD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
SP 438
OP 444
DO 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000001009
VO 11
IS 5
A1 Kaul, Neha
A1 Laing, Joshua
A1 Nicolo, John-Paul
A1 Nation, Judy
A1 Kwan, Patrick
A1 O'Brien, Terence J.
YR 2021
UL http://cp.neurology.org/content/11/5/438.abstract
AB Purpose of Review Ketogenic diet therapy can be used as an adjuvant treatment of super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE). However, the drug and metabolic interactions with concomitant treatments present a challenge for clinicians. In this review, we focus on the practical considerations of implementing ketogenic dietary therapy in the acute setting, including the dietary composition, potential drug-diet interactions, and monitoring during ketogenic treatment.Recent Findings This report describes the ketogenic diet therapy protocol implemented for the treatment of SRSE and a review of the current evidence to support clinical practice.Summary The control of SRSE is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality. There is emerging evidence that ketogenic diet may be a safe and effective treatment option for these patients.