(HealthDay News) – Intramuscular midazolam is as safe and effective as intravenous lorazepam for treatment of patients with seizures by paramedics, according to a study published in the Feb. 16 issue ...

Initial treatment typically consists of benzodiazepines followed by phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate, or other antiepileptic drugs. In refractory cases, intubation and general anesthesia with ...

Teen ED visits: 1 in 10 due to opioid, sedative abuse IV benzodiazepine is the preferred treatment for prolonged epileptic seizures in the ED, but it can be difficult for first responders to ...

Lorazepam does not have better efficacy and safety than diazepam for pediatric status epilepticus, according to results of a head-to-head comparison. On the basis of the findings, "hospitals should ...