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Original Contributions

Identification of Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus from Emergency Medical Service Records: A Validation Study of Diagnostic Coding

Lauren Hart
, MD,
Joseph K. Sanford
, MD,
Karl A. Sporer
, MD,
Michael A. Kohn
, MD MPP &
Elan L. GutermanCorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0817-3144
, MDORCID Icon
Pages 607-614 | Received 13 Jul 2020, Accepted 24 Aug 2020, Published online: 09 Oct 2020

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