The burden of seizure emergencies in Spain: a systematic literature review

This systematic review synthesized 47 observational studies on seizure emergencies in Spain, revealing that status epilepticus patients experience high mortality (24.3%), prolonged seizure duration (8-51 hours), and significant ICU admissions. Patients presenting with epileptic seizures at emergency departments showed variable hospitalization rates (6-32%) and medical complications (19.4-52.1%), highlighting the substantial clinical and healthcare resource burden of seizure emergencies.