Status Non-Epilepticus: Distinguishing Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures from Convulsive Status Epilepticus

This study examines 13 events in 8 patients initially misdiagnosed with convulsive status epilepticus who actually had psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). The research highlights that poor response to benzodiazepines and anti-seizure medications should prompt consideration of PNES as a differential diagnosis to avoid unnecessary intubation and inappropriate treatment escalation.