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In patients with status epilepticus is IV phenytoin a safe second line agent

Report By: G C Robertson - Clinical Fellow, Emergency Medicine
Search checked by D Walker - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Wythenshawe Hospital, South Manchester
Date Submitted: 25th September 2002
Last Modified: 15th July 2004
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients who are in status epilepticus] is [IV phenytoin] [a safe second line agent]?