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Charalambous M, Muñana K, Patterson EE, Platt SR, Volk HA. ACVIM Consensus Statement on the management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med 2024; 38:19-40. [PMID: 37921621 PMCID: PMC10800221 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Seizure emergencies (ie, status epilepticus [SE] and cluster seizures [CS]), are common challenging disorders with complex pathophysiology, rapidly progressive drug-resistant and self-sustaining character, and high morbidity and mortality. Current treatment approaches are characterized by considerable variations, but official guidelines are lacking. OBJECTIVES To establish evidence-based guidelines and an agreement among board-certified specialists for the appropriate management of SE and CS in dogs and cats. ANIMALS None. MATERIALS AND METHODS A panel of 5 specialists was formed to assess and summarize evidence in the peer-reviewed literature with the aim to establish consensus clinical recommendations. Evidence from veterinary pharmacokinetic studies, basic research, and human medicine also was used to support the panel's recommendations, especially for the interventions where veterinary clinical evidence was lacking. RESULTS The majority of the evidence was on the first-line management (ie, benzodiazepines and their various administration routes) in both species. Overall, there was less evidence available on the management of emergency seizure disorders in cats in contrast to dogs. Most recommendations made by the panel were supported by a combination of a moderate level of veterinary clinical evidence and pharmacokinetic data as well as studies in humans and basic research studies. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Successful management of seizure emergencies should include an early, rapid, and stage-based treatment approach consisting of interventions with moderate to preferably high ACVIM recommendations; management of complications and underlying causes related to seizure emergencies should accompany antiseizure medications.
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- North Carolina State UniversityRaleighNorth CarolinaUSA
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- University of Veterinary Medicine HannoverHannoverGermany
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Carvalho KS, Fine AL, Haines CJ, Valencia I, Khurana DS, Legido A. Cost-Effectiveness of Evaluation of Children With Epilepsy in the Emergency Department: Need for Investment in Patient Education. J Child Neurol 2018; 33:193-197. [PMID: 29318927 DOI: 10.1177/0883073817749378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We aimed to study cost-effectiveness of seizure evaluation of children with epilepsy in the emergency department (ED). We reviewed epilepsy patients seen at our ED for 1 year. Age, laboratory and neuroimaging results, treatment, disposition, and usefulness of the visit (need for hospitalization, clinical improvement) were analyzed. We identified 330 patients, aged 23 days-21 years, 190 (57.5%) had blood tests, 45 (13.6%) urinalysis, 2 (0.6%) cerebrospinal fluid testing, and 44 neuroimaging studies (13.3%). Tests' positive yield were 41%, 11%, 0%, and 4.5%, respectively. One-third of patients (n = 122) were treated with antiepileptic drugs. Other treatments were administered to 44 (13.3%). One hundred eighteen patients (35.7%) were admitted to our hospital, 208 (63%) discharged to home. Two hundred eight visits were useful (63%). One-third of visits did not provide useful patient care. Their visits were expensive and not very cost-effective. Investment in patient education could decrease unnecessary ED visits.
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- Karen S Carvalho
- 1 Section of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 2 Division of Child Neurology, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- 1 Section of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1 Section of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1 Section of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Implementation of Intranasal Midazolam for Prolonged Seizures in a Child Neurology Practice. J Neurosci Nurs 2016; 48:315-321. [DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Haut SR, Seinfeld S, Pellock J. Benzodiazepine use in seizure emergencies: A systematic review. Epilepsy Behav 2016; 63:109-117. [PMID: 27611828 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2016] [Revised: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this review was to systematically examine safety and efficacy outcomes, as well as patient/caregiver satisfaction, from clinical studies in pediatric and adult patients treated with benzodiazepines (BZDs) through various administration routes in response to seizure emergencies. METHODS A literature search was conducted to identify articles describing the use of various routes of administration (RoAs) of BZDs for the treatment of seizure emergencies through April 21, 2015, using Embase™ and PubMed®. Eligible studies included (a) randomized controlled trials or (b) controlled nonrandomized clinical trials, either retrospective or prospective. Outcome assessments reviewed were 1) time to administration, 2) time to seizure termination, 3) rate of treatment failure, 4) prevention of seizure recurrence, 5) patient and caregiver treatment satisfaction, 6) adverse events related to BDZ treatment or RoA, and 7) respiratory adverse events. RESULTS Seventy-five studies evaluated safety and efficacy using individual or comparator BDZs of various RoAs for treating seizure emergencies in all-aged patients with epilepsy. Buccal, intranasal (IN), or intramuscular (IM) BZDs were often more rapidly administered compared with rectal and intravenous (IV) formulations. Time to seizure termination, seizure recurrence rates, and adverse events were generally similar among RoAs, whereas nonrectal RoAs resulted in greater patient and caregiver satisfaction compared with rectal RoA. SIGNIFICANCE Results of this systematic literature review suggest that nonrectal and non-IV BZD formulations provide equal or improved efficacy and safety outcomes compared with rectal and IV formulations for the treatment of seizure emergencies.
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- Sheryl R Haut
- Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York City, NY, USA.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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Osborne A, Taylor L, Reuber M, Grünewald RA, Parkinson M, Dickson JM. Pre-hospital care after a seizure: Evidence base and United Kingdom management guidelines. Seizure 2014; 24:82-7. [PMID: 25264355 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2014.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Seizures are a common presentation to pre-hospital emergency services and they generate significant healthcare costs. This article summarises the United Kingdom (UK) Ambulance Service guidelines for the management of seizures and explores the extent to which these guidelines are evidence-based. METHODS Summary of the Clinical Practice Guidelines of the UK Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee relating to the management of seizures. Review of the literature relating to pre-hospital management of seizure emergencies. RESULTS Much standard practice relating to the emergency out of hospital management of patients with seizures is drawn from generic Advanced Life Support (ALS) guidelines although many patients do not need ALS during or after a seizure and the benefit of many ALS interventions in seizure patients remains to be established. The majority of studies identified pertain to medical treatment of status epilepticus. These papers show that benzodiazepines are safe and effective but it is not possible to draw definitive conclusions about the best medication or the optimal route of administration. CONCLUSION The evidence base for current pre-hospital guidelines for seizure emergencies is incomplete. A large proportion of patients are transported to hospital after a seizure but many of these may be suitable for home management. However, there is very little research into alternative care pathways or criteria that could be used to help paramedics avoid transport to hospital. More research is needed to improve care for people after a seizure and to improve the cost-effectiveness of the healthcare systems within which they are treated.
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- Andrew Osborne
- Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care, The Medical School, The University of Sheffield, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care, The Medical School, The University of Sheffield, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Neurology Unit, The University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Neurology Unit, The University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Springhill 2, Brindley Way, Wakefield 41 Business Park, Wakefield WF2 0XQ, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care, The Medical School, The University of Sheffield, Samuel Fox House, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Khan A, Baheerathan A, Setty G, Hussain N. Carers' express positive views on the acceptability, efficacy and safety of buccal midazolam for paediatric status epilepticus. Acta Paediatr 2014; 103:e165-8. [PMID: 24289801 DOI: 10.1111/apa.12529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM Buccal midazolam has emerged as an effective alternative to rectal diazepam in the management of paediatric status epilepticus. This study aimed to identify carers' views on the safety, efficacy and acceptability of buccal midazolam in the management of this common neurological emergency. METHODS Community-based, face-to-face interviews were carried out with 34 carers to evaluate the effectiveness, adverse effects and convenience of buccal midazolam as a rescue treatment for prolonged seizures. All children received 2.5 to 10 mg of Epistatus, a proprietary oral solution (10 mg/mL). We evaluated therapeutic success, time taken for seizures to cease and the need to attend the emergency department, together with the development of side effects, namely respiratory depression and sedation. RESULTS Most of the families (91%) found that buccal midazolam was always, or usually, effective in stopping seizures and it prevented hospital admission in 65% of cases. The majority (96%) of those who had used both buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam preferred the former as it was easier to administer, more socially acceptable and did not sedate the child as much. CONCLUSION Carers felt that buccal midazolam was an effective, safe and more acceptable alternative to rectal diazepam in the management of paediatric status epilepticus.
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- Arif Khan
- Department of Paediatric Neurology; Leicester Royal Infirmary; University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology; Northwick Park Hospital; North-West Thames Hospitals; London UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology; Leicester Royal Infirmary; University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester UK
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology; Leicester Royal Infirmary; University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester UK
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Shah MI, Macias CG, Dayan PS, Weik TS, Brown KM, Fuchs SM, Fallat ME, Wright JL, Lang ES. An Evidence-based Guideline for Pediatric Prehospital Seizure Management Using GRADE Methodology. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2013; 18 Suppl 1:15-24. [DOI: 10.3109/10903127.2013.844874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Bosson N, Santillanes G, Kaji AH, Fang A, Fernando T, Huang M, Lee J, Gausche-Hill M. Risk factors for apnea in pediatric patients transported by paramedics for out-of-hospital seizure. Ann Emerg Med 2013; 63:302-8.e1. [PMID: 24120630 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 08/22/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Apnea is a known complication of pediatric seizures, but patient factors that predispose children are unclear. We seek to quantify the risk of apnea attributable to midazolam and identify additional risk factors for apnea in children transported by paramedics for out-of-hospital seizure. METHODS This is a 2-year retrospective study of pediatric patients transported by paramedics to 2 tertiary care centers. Patients were younger than 15 years and transported by paramedics to the pediatric emergency department (ED) for seizure. Patients with trauma and those with another pediatric ED diagnosis were excluded. Investigators abstracted charts for patient characteristics and predefined risk factors: developmental delay, treatment with antiepileptic medications, and seizure on pediatric ED arrival. Primary outcome was apnea defined as bag-mask ventilation or intubation for apnea by paramedics or by pediatric ED staff within 30 minutes of arrival. RESULTS There were 1,584 patients who met inclusion criteria, with a median age of 2.3 years (Interquartile range 1.4 to 5.2 years). Paramedics treated 214 patients (13%) with midazolam. Seventy-one patients had apnea (4.5%): 44 patients were treated with midazolam and 27 patients were not treated with midazolam. After simultaneous evaluation of midazolam administration, age, fever, developmental delay, antiepileptic medication use, and seizure on pediatric ED arrival, 2 independent risk factors for apnea were identified: persistent seizure on arrival (odds ratio [OR]=15; 95% confidence interval [CI] 8 to 27) and administration of field midazolam (OR=4; 95% CI 2 to 7). CONCLUSION We identified 2 risk factors for apnea in children transported for seizure: seizure on arrival to the pediatric ED and out-of-hospital administration of midazolam.
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- Nichole Bosson
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA; School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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Seizures are a commonly encountered condition within the emergency department and, because of this, can engender complacency on the part of the physicians and staff. Unfortunately, there is significant associated morbidity and mortality with seizures, and they should never be regarded as routine. This point is particularly important with respect to seizures in pediatric patients. The aim of this review is to provide a current view of the various issues that make pediatric seizures unique and to help elucidate emergent evaluation and management strategies.
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MESH Headings
- Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/diagnosis
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/etiology
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/therapy
- Seizures/diagnosis
- Seizures/etiology
- Seizures/therapy
- Seizures, Febrile/diagnosis
- Seizures, Febrile/therapy
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- Maneesha Agarwal
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, 3rd Floor Medical Education Building, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
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Reichard DW, Atkinson AJ, Hong SP, Burback BL, Corwin MJ, Johnson JD. Human Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of Intramuscular Midazolam Administered by Autoinjector. J Clin Pharmacol 2013; 50:1128-35. [DOI: 10.1177/0091270009358083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Most well-appearing children who have had an afebrile seizure can be managed as outpatients with instructions for an outpatient electroencephalogram and primary care physician follow-up. Laboratory studies are needed only in children younger than 6 months, in patients with prolonged seizures or altered level of consciousness, or in those with history of a metabolic disorder or dehydration. Emergent neuroimaging is not recommended in children with a first unprovoked afebrile seizure, although studies should be considered in children with a predisposing condition or focal seizures if younger than 3 years.
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- Ghazala Q Sharieff
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Palomar-Pomerado Health System/California Emergency Physicians, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92011, USA
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Michael GE, O'Connor RE. The diagnosis and management of seizures and status epilepticus in the prehospital setting. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2010; 29:29-39. [PMID: 21109100 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2010.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Seizure is one of the most common complaints encountered in the prehospital setting. In this review the authors discuss the prehospital management of seizures and review the evidence for specific treatment approaches. Specific attention is devoted to prehospital care of the pediatric seizure patient. Topics of interest to Emergency Medical Services directors such as patient refusal, resource allocation, and dispatch priority are also addressed.
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- Glen E Michael
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, PO Box 800699, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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Yilmaz K, Sahin DA. Midazolam or diazepam administration during electroencephalography helps to diagnose subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). J Child Neurol 2010; 25:994-9. [PMID: 20139404 DOI: 10.1177/0883073809357239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although diagnostic contribution of intravenous diazepam administration during electroencephalography (EEG) recording in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis has been known, no another drug with less potential side effects has been studied in this procedure. In this study, diazepam is compared with midazolam in 25 subacute sclerosing panencephalitis-diagnosed children and 10 children with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis-suggesting symptoms, normal EEG findings and no certain diagnosis. Neither midazolam nor diazepam affected typical periodic slow-wave complexes. However, in the patients with atypical EEG abnormalities, midazolam, like diazepam, attenuated sharp or sharp-and-slow waves, and therefore made the identification of periodic slow-wave paroxysms easier. In the patients with normal EEGs, both midazolam and diazepam revealed typical periodic complexes on EEG recording in the same 3 patients. Cerebrospinal fluid examination verified the diagnosis of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. The findings suggest that midazolam or diazepam administration increases the contribution of EEG recording in atypical cases with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
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- Kutluhan Yilmaz
- Department of Pediatrics, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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McMullan J, Sasson C, Pancioli A, Silbergleit R. Midazolam versus diazepam for the treatment of status epilepticus in children and young adults: a meta-analysis. Acad Emerg Med 2010; 17:575-82. [PMID: 20624136 DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00751.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rapid treatment of status epilepticus (SE) is associated with better outcomes. Diazepam and midazolam are commonly used, but the optimal agent and administration route is unclear. OBJECTIVES The objective was to determine by systematic review if nonintravenous (non-IV) midazolam is as effective as diazepam, by any route, in terminating SE seizures in children and adults. Time to seizure cessation and respiratory complications was examined. METHODS We performed a search of PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, American College of Physicians Journal Club, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts for studies published January 1, 1950, through July 4, 2009. English language quasi-experimental or randomized controlled trials comparing midazolam and diazepam as first-line treatment for SE, and meeting the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)-based quality measures, were eligible. Two reviewers independently screened studies for inclusion and extracted outcomes data. Administration routes were stratified as non-IV (buccal, intranasal, intramuscular, rectal) or IV. Fixed-effects models generated pooled statistics. RESULTS Six studies with 774 subjects were included. For seizure cessation, midazolam, by any route, was superior to diazepam, by any route (relative risk [RR] = 1.52; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.27 to 1.82). Non-IV midazolam is as effective as IV diazepam (RR = 0.79; 95% CI = 0.19 to 3.36), and buccal midazolam is superior to rectal diazepam in achieving seizure control (RR = 1.54; 95% CI = 1.29 to 1.85). Midazolam was administered faster than diazepam (mean difference = 2.46 minutes; 95% CI = 1.52 to 3.39 minutes) and had similar times between drug administration and seizure cessation. Respiratory complications requiring intervention were similar, regardless of administration route (RR = 1.49; 95% CI = 0.25 to 8.72). CONCLUSIONS Non-IV midazolam, compared to non-IV or IV diazepam, is safe and effective in treating SE. Comparison to lorazepam, evaluation in adults, and prospective confirmation of safety and efficacy is needed.
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- Jason McMullan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Doshi D. Controlling Seizures in Children: Diazepam or Midazolam? Systematic Review. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/102490791001700219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Diazepam is commonly used to treat acute childhood seizures, but difficulty gaining intravenous access and variability of absorption after rectal administration can limit its efficacy. Midazolam is a water soluble benzodiazepine that has a rapid onset of action after intranasal or buccal administration and provides an alternative to diazepam in the control of acute childhood seizures. Methods A literature search was performed to identify papers comparing the efficacy and tolerability of midazolam and diazepam in the management of childhood seizures. Results Intranasal or buccal midazolam are at least as effective as rectal or intravenous diazepam in controlling acute childhood seizures. In all robust studies reporting a significant difference, time to gain seizure control was shorter in patients treated with midazolam than those treated with diazepam, predominantly due to shorter drug administration time. The incidence of seizure recurrence was lower in patients treated with midazolam than diazepam. Respiratory depression was uncommon in both groups. Conclusion Intranasal or buccal midazolam provides a safe, effective and acceptable alternative to intravenous or rectal diazepam in the management of acute childhood seizures.
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Millikan D, Rice B, Silbergleit R. Emergency treatment of status epilepticus: current thinking. Emerg Med Clin North Am 2009; 27:101-13, ix. [PMID: 19218022 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2008.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Current thinking about the acute treatment of status epilepticus (SE) emphasizes a more aggressive clinical approach to this common life-threatening neurologic emergency. In this review, the authors consider four concepts that can accelerate effective treatment of SE. These include (1) updating the definition of SE to make it more clinically relevant, (2) consideration of faster ways to initiate first-line benzodiazepine therapy in the prehospital environment, (3) moving to second-line agents more quickly in refractory status in the emergency department, and (4) increasing detection and treatment of unrecognized nonconvulsive SE in comatose neurologic emergency patients.
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- Dan Millikan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Neuro Emergencies Research, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA
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The mortality and morbidity of febrile seizures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 4:610-21. [PMID: 18978801 DOI: 10.1038/ncpneuro0922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2008] [Accepted: 09/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Approaches to the treatment and investigation of febrile seizures have changed since the main reference studies on outcomes were conducted in the 1960s and 1970s. We have, therefore, conducted a systematic review of literature from the past 15 years to see whether outcomes have also changed. We found that simple febrile seizures do not carry a risk of death, but there is a very small risk of death after complex febrile seizures (CFSs), particularly febrile status epilepticus. There is no evidence that SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) occurs in association with febrile seizures. The risk of later epilepsy after a febrile seizure lies between 2.0% and 7.5%, and the risk of developing epilepsy after CFSs is estimated at around 10-20%. There is no evidence of any risk of hippocampal or mesial temporal sclerosis (HS/MTS) in association with simple febrile seizures. Serial imaging has shown that HS/MTS develops in 0-25% of patients over time after prolonged febrile seizures; the range in prevalence reflects selection bias in different studies. The overall risk of HS/MTS associated with CFSs is around 3%. Approximately 40% of patients with medically refractory temporal lobe epilepsy and HS/MTS on neuroimaging have a history of febrile seizures.
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OBJECTIVE To perform a multicenter study examining the presentations and emergency management of children with convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) to sites within the Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative. METHODS Retrospective review of children presenting to emergency departments (EDs) with convulsive seizures of at least 10 minutes' duration. Eight sites within the Paediatric Research in Emergency Departments International Collaborative network in Australia and New Zealand participated. Patients were identified through a search of ED electronic records for the period January 2000 to December 2004. RESULTS Data were obtained from 542 eligible episodes of CSE. Demographics and seizure history were similar across all sites. One third of children with CSE presented with their first seizure. A preexisting diagnosis that predisposed to seizures was present in 59%. Median duration of seizures before hospitalization was 45 minutes, and median duration of treatment in ED before termination was 30 minutes. Prehospital duration did not seem to influence the timing of key ED interventions such as the administration of second-line anticonvulsants or progression to rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anesthesia and intubation. Convulsive status epilepticus was terminated after first-line treatment in 42%, second-line treatment in 35%, and RSI in 22%. One third of the patients had persistent seizure activity beyond 40 minutes of ED treatment. Marked variation in the use of RSI for refractory seizures was observed between sites. CONCLUSIONS Convulsive status epilepticus is an important neurological emergency, with many children experiencing prolonged seizures in both the prehospital and hospital phases. Persistent seizure activity beyond 40 minutes contrasts with current published guidelines. There is a need to adopt a widely accepted approach to the management of children who fail to respond to standard anticonvulsant therapy.
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Muchohi SN, Kokwaro GO, Ogutu BR, Edwards G, Ward SA, Newton CRJC. Pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of midazolam in children with severe malaria and convulsions. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2008; 66:529-38. [PMID: 18662297 PMCID: PMC2561115 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2008.03239.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIM To investigate the pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) and buccal midazolam (MDZ) in children with severe falciparum malaria and convulsions. METHODS Thirty-three children with severe malaria and convulsions lasting ≥5 min were given a single dose of MDZ (0.3 mg kg−1) IV (n = 13), IM (n = 12) or via the buccal route (n = 8). Blood samples were collected over 6 h post-dose for determination of plasma MDZ and 1′-hydroxymidazolam concentrations. Plasma concentration–time data were fitted using pharmacokinetic models. RESULTS Median (range) MDZ Cmax of 481 (258–616), 253 (96–696) and 186 (64–394) ng ml−1 were attained within a median (range) tmax of 10 (5–15), 15 (5–60) and 10 (5–40) min, following IV, IM and buccal administration, respectively. Mean (95% confidence interval) of the pharmacokinetic parameters were: AUC(0,∞) 596 (327, 865), 608 (353, 864) and 518 (294, 741) ng ml−1 h; Vd 0.85 l kg−1; clearance 14.4 ml min−1 kg−1, elimination half-life 1.22 (0.65, 1.8) h, respectively. A single dose of MDZ terminated convulsions in all (100%), 9/12 (75%) and 5/8 (63%) children following IV, IM and buccal administration. Four children (one in the IV, one in the IM and two in the buccal groups) had respiratory depression. CONCLUSIONS Administration of MDZ at the currently recommended dose resulted in rapid achievement of therapeutic MDZ concentrations. Although IM and buccal administration of MDZ may be more practical in peripheral healthcare facilities, the efficacy appears to be poorer at the dose used, and a different dosage regimen might improve the efficacy. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT Midazolam (MDZ), a water-soluble benzodiazepine, can be administered via several routes, including intravenously (IV), intramuscularly (IM) and buccal routes to terminate convulsions. It may be a suitable alternative to diazepam to stop convulsions in children with severe malaria, especially at peripheral healthcare facilities. The pharmacokinetics of MDZ have not been described in African children, in whom factors such as the aetiology and nutritional status may influence the pharmacokinetics.
WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS Administration of MDZ (IV, IM, or buccal) at the currently recommended dose (0.3 mg kg−1) resulted in rapid achievement of median maximum plasma concentrations of MDZ within the range 64–616 ng ml−1, with few clinically significant cardio-respiratory effects. A single dose of MDZ rapidly terminated (within 10 min) seizures in all (100%), 9/12 (75%) and 5/8 (63%) children following IV, IM and buccal administration, respectively. Although IM and buccal MDZ may be the preferred treatment for children in the pre-hospital settings the efficacy appears to be poorer.
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- Simon N Muchohi
- Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), PO Box 230, 80108-Kilifi, Kenya.
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Holsti M, Sill BL, Firth SD, Filloux FM, Joyce SM, Furnival RA. Prehospital intranasal midazolam for the treatment of pediatric seizures. Pediatr Emerg Care 2007; 23:148-53. [PMID: 17413428 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e3180328c92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The local emergency medical services (EMS) council implemented a new pediatric treatment protocol using a Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD) to deliver intranasal (IN) midazolam for seizure activity. METHODS We sought to compare outcomes in seizing pediatric patients treated with IN midazolam using a MAD (IN-MAD midazolam) to those treated with rectal (PR) diazepam, 18 months before and after the implementation of the protocol. RESULTS Of 857 seizure patients brought by EMS to our emergency department (ED), 124 patients (14%) had seizure activity in the presence of EMS and were eligible for inclusion in this study. Of the 124 patients eligible for this study, 67 patients (54%) received no medications in the prehospital setting, 39 patients (32%) were treated with IN-MAD midazolam, and 18 patients (15%) were treated with PR diazepam. Median seizure time noted by EMS was 19 minutes longer for PR diazepam (30 minutes) when compared with IN-MAD midazolam (11 minutes, P = 0.003). Patients treated with PR diazepam in the prehospital setting were significantly more likely to have a seizure in the ED (odds ratio [OR], 8.4; confidence interval [CI], 1.6-43.7), ED intubation (OR, 12.2; CI, 2.0-75.4), seizure medications in the ED to treat ongoing seizure activity (OR, 12.1; CI, 2.2-67.8), admission to the hospital (OR, 29.3; CI, 3.0-288.6), and admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (OR, 53.5; CI, 2.7-1046.8). CONCLUSIONS The IN-MAD midazolam controlled seizures better than PR diazepam in the prehospital setting and resulted in fewer respiratory complications and fewer admissions.
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- Maija Holsti
- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Primary Children's Medical Center/University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84158, USA.
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Warden CR, Frederick C. Midazolam and diazepam for pediatric seizures in the prehospital setting. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2007; 10:463-7. [PMID: 16997775 DOI: 10.1080/10903120600885126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and adverse events associated with the use of diazepam and midazolam for the treatment of pediatric seizures in the prehospital setting. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of all patients younger than 18 years treated for a seizure with a benzodiazepine by emergency medical services in Multnomah County, Oregon, from 1998 to 2001. The emergency medical services system consists of a single private advanced life support transporting ambulance service with fire department first responders that are all advanced life support capable. The benzodiazepine used changed from diazepam to midazolam at the midpoint of this period. The primary outcomes were termination of the seizure by arrival to the emergency department (ED), recurrence of seizure while in the ED, or the requirement for active airway interventions including intubation. The two cohorts were also compared for demographics, past history of seizures, long-term use of seizure medications, response times, route of administration, use of second doses of benzodiazepines, and final disposition. RESULTS Forty-five patients were treated with diazepam, and 48 were treated with midazolam. The two cohorts were comparable except the diazepam cohort had a significantly increased proportion of patients with previous afebrile seizures (53% vs. 25%; p = 0.005). The midazolam cohort had an increased use of nonintravenous route for initial dosing (65% vs. 42%; p = 0.02). The two cohorts were equivalent in rates of termination of seizures before to ED arrival, recurrence of seizures in the ED, requiring airway support or a second dose of benzodiazepine, and admission to the hospital. CONCLUSIONS Diazepam and midazolam appear to be equivalent in treating seizures and causing adverse events. Paramedics appear to be administering midazolam intramuscularly more often than they use diazepam rectally.
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- Craig R Warden
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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Lewena S, Young S. When benzodiazepines fail: how effective is second line therapy for status epilepticus in children? Emerg Med Australas 2006; 18:45-50. [PMID: 16454774 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2006.00807.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To define the characteristics and management of children presenting to the ED of a major tertiary paediatric hospital with convulsive status epilepticus (CSE). To determine the timing and efficacy of therapeutic interventions in this group and to identify factors that influence the effectiveness of treatment. METHOD A retrospective audit of all children who presented to an ED of a tertiary paediatric hospital in CSE over a 3 year period. RESULTS Thirty-seven cases were identified. Prehospital treatment had been administered in 51%. Uncomplicated seizure control was achieved in 30% with the combination of first and second line therapy. Rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anaesthesia was required in 70% for the control of ongoing seizure activity (21 cases) or to support severe respiratory depression (five cases). This requirement for RSI was increased to 85% in those with seizure duration in excess of 30 min and 89% of those who received prehospital treatment. Of those who required RSI, 35% were treated for periods in excess of 60 min before this intervention was performed. CONCLUSIONS Standard second line anticonvulsant treatment was relatively ineffective in terminating seizures in children who presented in CSE not responsive to benzodiazepines. Failure to respond to prehospital treatment and prolonged seizure duration at presentation both predict poor therapeutic response. Third line treatment with RSI of anaesthesia is often delayed while waiting for second line treatment to work.
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- Stuart Lewena
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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Kyrkou M, Harbord M, Kyrkou N, Kay D, Coulthard K. Community use of intranasal midazolam for managing prolonged seizures. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY 2006; 31:131-8. [PMID: 16954090 DOI: 10.1080/13668250600847021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Until a few years ago, rectal diazepam (RD) was the only option available to parents and carers managing prolonged seizures. However, its use in the community was limited due to the requirement for privacy, and because education staff in South Australia are not permitted to carry out invasive procedures. METHOD Following a literature review, a seizure management training package was developed to enhance the implementation of a trial treatment protocol for the administration of intranasal midazolam (INM). Parents, carers and education staff were later surveyed about their experiences and perceptions. RESULTS Intranasal midazolam was administered to 131 people (51 children and 80 adults), with 96.9% control of seizures, and only one minor adverse event. Parents expressed a preference for INM over RD because of the shorter time it took to take effect and wear off, and the ability to administer it in public if necessary. CONCLUSION Intranasal midazolam is a safe and practical alternative to rectal diazepam for managing prolonged seizures in the community.
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- Margaret Kyrkou
- Children, Youth and Women's Health Service, South Australia.
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Muchohi SN, Ward SA, Preston L, Newton CRJC, Edwards G, Kokwaro GO. Determination of midazolam and its major metabolite 1'-hydroxymidazolam by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray mass spectrometry in plasma from children. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2005; 821:1-7. [PMID: 15914101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2005.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2004] [Revised: 01/11/2005] [Accepted: 03/18/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We have developed a sensitive, selective and reproducible reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) for the simultaneous quantification of midazolam (MDZ) and its major metabolite, 1'-hydroxymidazolam (1'-OHM) in a small volume (200 microl) of human plasma. Midazolam, 1'-OHM and 1'-chlordiazepoxide (internal standard) were extracted from alkalinised (pH 9.5) spiked and clinical plasma samples using a single step liquid-liquid extraction with 1-chlorobutane. The chromatographic separation was performed on a reversed-phase HyPURITY Elite C18 (5 microm particle size; 100 mm x 2.1mm i.d.) analytical column using an acidic (pH 2.8) mobile phase (water-acetonitrile; 75:25% (v/v) containing formic acid (0.1%, v/v)) delivered at a flow-rate of 200 microl/min. The mass spectrometer was operated in the positive ion mode at the protonated-molecular ions [M+l]+ of parent drug and metabolite. Calibration curves in spiked plasma were linear (r2 > or = 0.99) from 15 to 600 ng/ml (MDZ) and 5-200 ng/ml (1'-OHM). The limits of detection and quantification were 2 and 5 ng/ml, respectively, for both MDZ and 1'-OHM. The mean relative recoveries at 40 and 600 ng/ml (MDZ) were 79.4+/-3.1% (n = 6) and 84.2+/-4.7% (n = 8), respectively; for 1'-OHM at 30 and 200 ng/ml the values were 89.9+/-7.2% (n = 6) and 86.9+/-5.6% (n = 8), respectively. The intra-assay and inter-assay coefficients of variation (CVs) for MDZ were less than 8%, and for 1'-OHM were less than 13%. There was no interference from other commonly used antimalarials, antipyretic drugs and antibiotics. The method was successfully applied to a pharmacokinetic study of MDZ and 1'-OHM in children with severe malaria and convulsions following administration of MDZ either intravenously (i.v.) or intramuscularly (i.m.).
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- Simon N Muchohi
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, PO Box 43640, 00100 GPO, Nairobi,
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Harbord MG, Kyrkou NE, Kyrkou MR, Kay D, Coulthard KP. Use of intranasal midazolam to treat acute seizures in paediatric community settings. J Paediatr Child Health 2004; 40:556-8. [PMID: 15367152 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00463.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the acceptability of intranasal midazolam (INM) in acute seizure management in the community. METHODS Parents and staff in residential and educational settings were trained in first aid and seizure management and the administration of INM. Feedback was obtained from those who had given INM over the 30-month period September 2000-March 2003. RESULTS Intranasal midazolam was administered to 22 children for a total of 54 seizures (range 1-6 seizures each). The dose was 0.2-0.3 mg/kg rounded down to 1 or 2 of the 5 mg in 1-mL plastic ampoules, with the anticonvulsant instilled into the child's nose directly from the plastic ampoule. Seizures were effectively stopped on 48 occasions, i.e. 89%, while no respiratory arrests occurred. Thirty carers had given INM to a convulsing child and 27 (90%) reported no difficulty in administering it. Fifteen people had also previously administered rectal diazepam and INM was considered easier to administer than rectal diazepam by 13 while a preference to use INM rather than rectal diazepam was indicated by 14. CONCLUSION This study has shown that INM is an acceptable treatment option as a first aid response for acute seizures. We believe that INM should be considered as the preferred alternative in the community setting, as it is easier to administer and is more dignified for the patient than rectal diazepam.
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- M G Harbord
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia 5042, Australia.
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