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Which is incorrect regarding status epilepticus?

A. Mortality at 60 mins of status is around 30%.
B. Leucocytosis up to 20,000 is very common.
C. SE occurs most commonly in patients without prior hx of seizures and in extremes of age.
D. In phase 1 there is increased cerebral metabolism, hyperglycaemia, hyperpyrexia and hypertension.
E. Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury.
Answer» E. Muscle relaxants should be used in intubated patients to avoid self- inflicted injury.

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