ACETS OF INHALATIONAL MIDAZOLAM IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS

Authors

  • SANGAVAI MATHIAZHAGAN Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR University;
  • ANAND S Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai 600049 ,Bharath University
  • MEENAKSHI T Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR University;

Abstract

Status epilepticus (SE) is a medical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. SE is defined as a continuous seizure lasting more
than 30 minutes, or two or more seizures without full recovery of consciousness between any of them. Early treatment of SE with benzodiazepines,
followed if necessary by fosphenytoin administration, is the most widely followed strategy. In developing countries where facilities for assisted
ventilation are not readily available, it may be helpful to use inhalational midazolam in such settings. It is important to recognize SE and institute
treatment as early as possible to avoid a refractory state. It is equally important to attend to the general condition of the patient and to ensure that the
patient is hemodynamically stable.
Keywords: Epilepsy, Nasal route, Midazolam, Inhalational route, Facets.

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Author Biographies

SANGAVAI MATHIAZHAGAN, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR University;

Assistant Professor, Dept Of Pharmacoloy,Government Stanley Medical College And Hospital, Cennai 600001

ANAND S, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai 600049 ,Bharath University

Assistant Professor Dept Of Pharmacology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai 600049 ,Bharath University

MEENAKSHI T, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR University;

Assistant Professor, Dept Of Pharmacoloy,Government Stanley Medical College And Hospital, Cennai 600001

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Published

01-11-2015

How to Cite

MATHIAZHAGAN, S., A. S, and M. T. “ACETS OF INHALATIONAL MIDAZOLAM IN STATUS EPILEPTICUS”. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, vol. 8, no. 6, Nov. 2015, pp. 44-45, https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ajpcr/article/view/8413.

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