Abstract
Lidocaine was efficacious in 2 patients with refractory status epilepticus (RSE) unresponsive to several antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including high-dose barbiturates. We confirmed the efficacy of lidocaine with, for the first time in adults, continuous EEG monitoring. Lidocaine, when properly used, may be a treatment option in RSE.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Electroencephalography / drug effects*
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Electroencephalography / methods
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Humans
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Lidocaine / pharmacology
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Lidocaine / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Monitoring, Physiologic*
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Pentobarbital / therapeutic use
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Status Epilepticus / drug therapy*
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Status Epilepticus / physiopathology