Status epilepticus (SE) is an acute, life-threatening medical condition that requires
immediate, effective therapy. Therefore, the acute care of prolonged seizures and SE is a …

Status epilepticus (SE) treatment strategies vary substantially from one institution to another
due to the lack of data to support one treatment over another. To provide guidance for the …

CONTEXT: The optimal pharmacologic treatment for early convulsive status epilepticus is
unclear. OBJECTIVE: To analyze efficacy, tolerability and safety data for anticonvulsant …

Background Tonic‐clonic convulsions and convulsive status epilepticus (currently defined
as a tonic‐clonic convulsion lasting at least 30 minutes) are medical emergencies and …

Background: Rapid treatment of status epilepticus (SE) is associated with better outcomes.
Diazepam and midazolam are commonly used, but the optimal agent and administration …

Refractory status epilepticus describes continuing seizures despite adequate initial
pharmacologic treatment. This situation is common in children, but few data are available to …

OBJECTIVE. Our goal was to compare the efficacy and safety of buccal midazolam with
rectal diazepam in the treatment of prolonged seizures in Ugandan children. METHODS …

Background Prompt treatment of status epilepticus (SE) is associated with better outcomes.
Rectal diazepam (DZP) and nonintravenous (non-IV) midazolam (MDZ) are often used in the …

Purpose The aim of this review was to systematically examine safety and efficacy outcomes,
as well as patient/caregiver satisfaction, from clinical studies in pediatric and adult patients …

Time plays a major role in seizure evaluation and treatment. Acute repetitive seizures and
status epilepticus are medical emergencies that require immediate assessment and …