Yang, Tou Cher2009-05-062009-05-062009-05-06https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49806The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.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.en-USBenzodiazepinesepilepsyseizureOther