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Whats is the first line treatment for status epilepticus?
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Meds ASAP: Treatment of status epilepticus involves potent sedatives and anti seizure meds in a controlled urgent / emergency room setting. These meds need given intravenously asap.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Status epilepticus: It is an emmergency, call 911, the paramedics will start treatment on spot, preserving breathing by intubation, giving intraventicular seizure medications such as ativan, (lorazepam) then transferring the patient to icu, loading with IV medications and to continue the medical care.
Answered 6/10/2014
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