title: Best evidence topic report. Intranasal midazolam in patients with fits.
abstract: A short cut review was carried out to establish whether intranasal midazolam was effective for stopping fits. Altogether 36 papers were found using the reported search, of which four presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carley
mesh_terms: D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D008874:Midazolam