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    Out-of-Hospital Status Epilepticus and Use of Benzodiazepines
    (2009-05-06) Yang, Tou Cher
    Benzodiazepines are considered safe and effective in treatment of status epilepticus occurring in out-of hospital settings when administered by paramedics. Status epilepticus is defined here as seizure activity for greater than five minutes. Lorazepam is the recommended agent.