Episode 3: Pediatric seizure treatment--give benzos!

Listen Now: Pediatric Seizure Treatment

<p data-block-key="fcx8i">In this episode we break down the ideal and simple treatment protocol. It is a high priority to get benzodiazepines on board. The good news is you don’t have to place an IV right away. You can give midazolam intranasal or intramuscular- just get it in!</p> Syringe
Time from convulsive status epilepticus onset to anticonvulsant administration in children

Sánchez Fernández I, Abend NS, Agadi S, et al. Time from convulsive status epilepticus onset to anticonvulsant administration in children. Neurology. 2015;84(23):2304–2311.
Lorazepam vs diazepam for pediatric status epilepticus: a randomized clinical trial

Chamberlain JM, Okada P, Holsti M et. al. Lorazepam vs diazepam for pediatric status epilepticus: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2014;311(16):1652-1660.
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