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Status epilepticus refractory: midazolam stopped seizures. Level of evidence 5 Expiry Date December 2003 Status epilepticus Lorazepam may be as good as diazepam for stopping seizures Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date September 2003 Status epilepticus 30 mg rectal diazepam was effective in preventing further seizures Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date September 2003 Status epilepticus Lorazepam was effective and faster than other medications. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date September 2003 Status epilepticus faster termination of seizure with phenobarbital. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date September 2003 Status epilepticus refractory: propofol was not clearly as good as high-dose barbiturates. Level of evidence 2b- Expiry Date November 2003 Status epilepticus continuous midazolam stopped seizures. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date December 2003 Seizure phenytoin capsules or suspension were probably equally effective Level of evidence 1b- Expiry Date October 2003