Question

A 29-year-old man in the emergency department has ongoing generalised tonic–clonic seizures for more than 5 minutes without recovery of consciousness between events. Intravenous access is not yet available. According to UK emergency protocols, what is the most appropriate first-line medication?

Accepted Answer

Rectal Diazepam

Answer

Intravenous Levetiracetam

Answer

Intramuscular Haloperidol

Answer

Oral Diazepam

Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline

Practice question

A 29-year-old man in the emergency department has ongoing generalised tonic–clonic seizures for more than 5 minutes without recovery of consciousness between events. Intravenous access is not yet available. According to UK emergency protocols, what is the most appropriate first-line medication?