Jolene R - University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

The initial therapy phase should begin when the seizure duration reaches 5 minutes and should conclude by the 20-minute mark when response to initial therapy should be apparent. A benzodiazepine (specifically IM midazolam, IV lorazepam, or IV diazepam) is the preferred first AED in managing status epilepticus. For prehospital settings or where ... ................
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