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A 95-year-old man presents after waking with sudden inability to move the fingers and thumb of his right hand. He can lift his arm, flex and extend his wrist normally, and reports intact sensation. He denies numbness, facial droop, dysarthria, headache, gait disturbance, chest pain, or dyspnea. He has 0/5 strength in finger flexion and extension as well as in the intrinsic hand musculature, with preserved proximal upper extremity strength and intact sensation. He has no other appreciable deficits and normal vital signs. What is the diagnosis?

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Non-convulsive status epilepticus

Underdiagnosed and associated with significant morbidity/mortality

Major risk factor is convulsive status/history of seizure

Look at eyes, face, fingers, feet for subtle movements -> If present, patient seizing

Be concerned if patient remains post ictal/does not improve for significant time

Treatment: Benzos + anti-seizure meds
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