Question

A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes. IV access is available. According to status epilepticus protocols, what is the most appropriate first-line medication and route?

Accepted Answer

IV midazolam 0.1 mg/kg

Answer

IV phenytoin 20 mg/kg

Answer

Oral diazepam

Answer

IV levetiracetam 1 g

Answer

Subcutaneous midazolam

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department with generalised tonic-clonic status epilepticus lasting more than 5 minutes. IV access is available. According to status epilepticus protocols, what is the most appropriate first-line medication and route?