The American journal of emergency medicine
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Am J Emerg Med
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In patients who experience a seizure, the seizure duration is a strong indicator of prognosis. Thus, reducing time to antiepileptic medications in patients who are actively seizing is critical. While findings from retrospective studies suggest that the rapid administration of undiluted intravenous (IV) levetiracetam may be safe, some gaps in the literature remain. ⋯ This study found that the rapid administration of undiluted IV levetiracetam in ED patients was associated with few adverse events.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Comment on whole-body cooling effectiveness of cold intravenous saline following exercise hyperthermia: A randomized trial.