Seizures
Levetiracetam vs. phenytoin for status epilepticus
Article: Lancet. 2019 May 25; 393(10186): 2125–2134. Levetiracetam versus phenytoin for second-line treatment of paediatric convulsive status epilepticus (EcLiPSE): a multicentre, open-label,…
Ketogenic diet for epilepsy
Article: Lancet Neurol. 2008 Jun;7(6):500-6. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(08)70092-9. Epub 2008 May 2. The ketogenic diet for the treatment of childhood epilepsy: a randomised…
Antipyretic use and preventing recurrence of febrile seizures
Article: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009 Sep;163(9):799-804. Antipyretic agents for preventing recurrences of febrile seizures: randomized controlled trial. Reviewer: Dr. Anjali Anders…
Lumbar puncture for complex febrile seizure
Article: Pediatrics. 2010 Jul;126(1):62-9. Epub 2010 Jun 21 Yield of lumbar puncture among children who present with their first complex febrile seizure….
Treatment of acute prolonged seizure at home
Article: Intranasal midazolam vs rectal diazepam for the home treatment of acute seizures in pediatric patients with epilepsy Reviewer:Dr. Clayton Butcher…