Treatment of Acute Seizures in Children - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

• Commonly used anticonvulsants may be effective in controlling seizures in the neonatal period in less than half of infants, but evidence is insufficient for recommendations concerning the use of medication Anticonvulsants for Neonates with Seizures.
• For cessation of seizures in status epilepticus, intravenous (iv.) lorazepam may be better than iv. diazepam or iv. phenytoin. For pre-hospital treatment, intramuscular midazolam is probably at least as good as iv. lorazepam Anticonvulsants for Status Epilepticus.

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