Question

A 35-year-old man with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting >5 minutes is brought to the emergency department. IV access is obtained. What is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV lorazepam or diazepam

Answer

IV phenytoin loading

Answer

IV valproate

Answer

Oral carbamazepine

Answer

Immediate induction of general anaesthesia without benzodiazepines

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting >5 minutes is brought to the emergency department. IV access is obtained. What is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment?