Episode 16 - Neurology: Part 3 - Status Epilepticus & Pharmacological Agents

In this segment, we discuss the efficacy of Levetiracetam, Fosphenytoin, and Valproate for status epilepticus. The interlude segment will be presented by Dr James Tadros.
Theme: Neurology. 

Participants: Dr Hugo Morales (neurologist), Dr James Tadros (emergency physician), Jessica Stabler (epilepsy fellow), Kim Van Vu, Mariez Gorgi and Shreyas Iyer. 


Discussion:
Chamberlain, J., Kapur, J., Shinnar, S., Elm, J., Holsti, M., & Babcock, L. et al. (2020). Efficacy of levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate for established status epilepticus by age group (ESETT): a double-blind, responsive-adaptive, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, 395(10231), 1217-1224. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(20)30611-5.

Presenter:
Jessica Stabler

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