Review of the role of anticonvulsant prophylaxis following brain injury.
Anticonvulsants were once routinely used as prophyllaxis for all head injuries. There has been a decline in their recent use. The evidence for use of prophylaxis is reviewed. Questions postulated will be answered with the best available evidence.
Olson
Sarah
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Auckland Hospital, 34 Jubilee Street, Greenslopes, 4120, Qld., Australia. saral_olson@hotmail.com
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans
D000927:Anticonvulsants