Title
Out-of-Hospital Status Epilepticus and Use of Benzodiazepines
Abstract
Benzodiazepines are considered safe and effective in treatment of status epilepticus
occurring in out-of hospital settings when administered by paramedics. Status epilepticus
is defined here as seizure activity for greater than five minutes. Lorazepam is the
recommended agent.
Description
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Suggested Citation
Yang, Tou Cher.
(2009).
Out-of-Hospital Status Epilepticus and Use of Benzodiazepines.
Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49806.