Levetiracetam vs. phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis following traumatic brain injury

Date First Published:

April 19, 2013

Last Updated:

April 19, 2013

Report by:

Craig Gouldthorpe & Jodie Clarke, Medical Students (Hull York Medical School)

Three-Part Question:

In [adult patients with severe traumatic brain injury] is the prophylactic use of [levetiracetam more efficacious than phenytoin] at preventing [early seizures]?