Evidence supports the use of benzodiazepines as the initial treatment for status epilepticus; however, seizures do not respond to benzodiazepines in up to a third of patients. The treatment for this type of benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus has not been well studied. Of the three…
Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus
Evidence supports the use of benzodiazepines as the initial treatment for status epilepticus; however, seizures do not respond to benzodiazepines in up to a third of patients. The treatment for this type of benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus has not been well studied. Of the three…