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Status epilepticus.
- Source :
-
Australian family physician [Aust Fam Physician] 1991 Sep; Vol. 20 (9), pp. 1265-6. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- Status epilepticus, especially the convulsive type, is a medical emergency. Initial treatments include clearing the airway and giving diazepam intravenously (preferably) or rectally. Clonazepam is equally effective. A loading dose of phenytoin should be given to maintain seizure control.
- Subjects :
- Humans
Status Epilepticus diagnosis
Status Epilepticus therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0300-8495
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Australian family physician
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1953468