Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE): treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on non-convulsive status epilepticus (ncse): treatment: First line: intravenous benzodiazepines Lorazepam 0.5-1mg doses; the maximum dose is 10mg Midazolam 1mg doses; the maximum dose is 0.1mg/kg Second line Third line Rescue therapy for refractory NCSE
First line: intravenous benzodiazepines
- Lorazepam 0.5-1mg doses; the maximum dose is 10mg
- Midazolam 1mg doses; the maximum dose is 0.1mg/kg
Second line
Third line
Rescue therapy for refractory NCSE
References
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