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Epileptic disorders are common and impose a substantial burden on individuals and society as a whole [1,2]. Status epilepticus (SE) represents an acute, unpredictable neurological emergency, associated with inpatient treatment, high morbidity, and mortality [3,4]. The incidence of SE in childhood ranges from 13 to 23/100,000.[5] It varies at different ages with a peak within the first year of life [6].