First line management of prolonged convulsive seizures in children and adults: good practice points
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Efficacy and usability of buccal midazolam in controlling acute prolonged convulsive seizures in children.
A Prolonged convulsive seizure is the most common neurological medical emergency with poor outcome. An ideal anticonvulsant should be easy-to-use, effective, and safe, and it should also have a long-lasting effect. Benzodiazepines, give via the intravenous or rectal route have generally been used as first-line drugs. In small children, IV access can be difficult and time consuming. Midazolam is...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Neurologica Belgica
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0300-9009,2240-2993
DOI: 10.1007/s13760-013-0247-x