Where in the world are we? Generalizing the results of status epilepticus trials

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Susan T Herman. Epilepsy Curr. 2009 Mar-Apr.

. 2009 Mar-Apr;9(2):38-40.

doi: 10.1111/j.1535-7511.2008.01285.x.

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Comparison of buccal midazolam with rectal diazepam in the treatment of prolonged seizures in Ugandan children: a randomized clinical trial.
Mpimbaza A, Ndeezi G, Staedke S, Rosenthal PJ, Byarugaba J. Mpimbaza A, et al. Pediatrics. 2008 Jan;121(1):e58-64. doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-0930. Pediatrics. 2008. PMID: 18166545 Clinical Trial.

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