Observed medical and surgical complications of prolonged barbiturate coma for refractory status epilepticus

Conclusions: This study highlights the high morbidity in patients with refractory status epilepticus requiring pentobarbital coma. Anticipating and addressing the indirect and direct complications in prolonged pentobarbital coma may improve survival and functional outcomes in patients with refractory status epilepticus.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research