title: [Etomidate as an anticonvulsive agent].
abstract: Experiences with etomidate as an agent with hypnotic, brain protective and anticonvulsive effects are discussed. The application of etomidate is described at one patient with epilepsy and withdrawal symptoms after resuscitation.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005045:Etomidate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012151:Resuscitation; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D007093:Imidazoles; D005045:Etomidate
vernacular_title: Etomidat als antikonvulsive Substanz.