The use of sodium valproate in a case of status epilepticus.
A child in status epilepticus, who did not respond to intravenous diazepam, was treated with sodium valproate by naso-gastric tube. Subsequent clinical and encephalographic improvement appeared to be related to the sodium valproate, and its value in cases of status epilepticus is discussed.
D002648:Child; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D009666:Nose; D014631:Valerates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014631:Valerates; D014635:Valproic Acid