INTRANASAL MIDAZOLAM IN PATIENTS WITH STATUS EPILEPTICUS

Authors
KENDALL JL REYNOLDS M GOLDBERG R
Citation
Jl. Kendall et al., INTRANASAL MIDAZOLAM IN PATIENTS WITH STATUS EPILEPTICUS, Annals of emergency medicine, 29(3), 1997, pp. 415-417
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Journal title
Annals of emergency medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
01960644
Volume
29
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
415 - 417
Database
ISI
SICI code
0196-0644(1997)29:3<415:IMIPWS>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The patient in status epilepticus presents many challenges to the emer gency physician. IV access is frequently difficult to achieve, and pro longed attempts at access can jeopardize the patient and endanger the caregiver. We present two cases in which the administration of intrana sal midazolam appeared to successfully terminate status epilepticus. N o adverse effects were noted. Studies are needed to clarify the safety , optimal dosing, and clinical utility of this treatment modality.