Initial treatment typically consists of benzodiazepines followed by phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate, or other antiepileptic drugs. In refractory cases, intubation and general anesthesia with ...
Status epilepticus outcomes are better when intravenous (IV) benzodiazepines are administered early in the termination of seizures. However, emergency medical service personnel who first encounter ...
(HealthDay News) – Intramuscular midazolam is as safe and effective as intravenous lorazepam for treatment of patients with seizures by paramedics, according to a study published in the Feb. 16 issue ...
Early termination of prolonged seizures with intravenous administration of benzodiazepines improves outcomes. For faster and more reliable administration, paramedics increasingly use an intramuscular ...