A Randomised Trial on the Treatment of Refractory Status Epilepticus
This study failed to show a significant difference in outcome between those receiving propofol versus barbiturates in the treatment of refractory status epilepticus, except in duration of mechanical ventilation. However, due to a failure to recruit sufficient numbers of patients, the trial was signi...
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| Published in: | Journal of the Intensive Care Society Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 246 - 247 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Book Review Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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London, England
SAGE Publications
01-07-2011
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| Summary: | This study failed to show a significant difference in outcome between those receiving propofol versus barbiturates in the treatment of refractory status epilepticus, except in duration of mechanical ventilation. However, due to a failure to recruit sufficient numbers of patients, the trial was significantly underpowered and we recommend caution when drawing any conclusions from the data.
Level of evidence: 1− (RCT with a high risk of bias) |
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| ISSN: | 1751-1437 2057-360X |
| DOI: | 10.1177/175114371101200316 |