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Status epilepticus (SE) is a common neurological emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. SE remains the second most serious manifestation of epilepsy following SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)[1]. Thirty-day mortality after SE has been well studied and documented, but fewer studies report long term mortality. A review by Sculier et al (2018) reported a long-term mortality after SE of up to 20% in children and 55% in adults; however, follow up periods and patient populations were highly variable between studies[2].