Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > It'd be interesting to see what everyone uses for clusters We use rectal valium for clusters and prolonged sz as well. My most recent use for Hannah was when she had back to back complex partial sz, each about 10-15 minutes, long but all up going for nearly an hour. I was told to use the valium for partial sz of 15 mins so I had not reached for it after each one had ceased spontaneously. After an hour I decided it was time to act, gave 5 ml and the cluster stopped, she had a short nap and woke 1/2 hour later sounding very normal!!!! The other times I've used rectal valium have all been to stop tonic clonic sz. which have lasted 10 minutes. (Hannah's mum, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. We've given them for clusters of secondary generalized sleep-seizures without much success. However it was the same drug that they gave as a drip in the hospital for a long partial status. At that time my son fell asleep and woke up feeling OK. Saro "GAVAN J. CANAVAN" wrote: ----- Original Message ----- > It'd be interesting to see what everyone uses for clusters We use rectal valium for clusters and prolonged sz as well. My most recent use for Hannah was when she had back to back complex partial sz, each about 10-15 minutes, long but all up going for nearly an hour. I was told to use the valium for partial sz of 15 mins so I had not reached for it after each one had ceased spontaneously. After an hour I decided it was time to act, gave 5 ml and the cluster stopped, she had a short nap and woke 1/2 hour later sounding very normal!!!! The other times I've used rectal valium have all been to stop tonic clonic sz. which have lasted 10 minutes. (Hannah's mum, Australia) "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. We've given them for clusters of secondary generalized sleep-seizures without much success. However it was the same drug that they gave as a drip in the hospital for a long partial status. At that time my son fell asleep and woke up feeling OK. Saro "GAVAN J. CANAVAN" wrote: ----- Original Message ----- > It'd be interesting to see what everyone uses for clusters We use rectal valium for clusters and prolonged sz as well. My most recent use for Hannah was when she had back to back complex partial sz, each about 10-15 minutes, long but all up going for nearly an hour. I was told to use the valium for partial sz of 15 mins so I had not reached for it after each one had ceased spontaneously. After an hour I decided it was time to act, gave 5 ml and the cluster stopped, she had a short nap and woke 1/2 hour later sounding very normal!!!! The other times I've used rectal valium have all been to stop tonic clonic sz. which have lasted 10 minutes. (Hannah's mum, Australia) "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. Yes Saro, diazepam is the drug name and valium is the brand name. epam is also available as other brand names. (Hannah's mum, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. Yes Saro, diazepam is the drug name and valium is the brand name. epam is also available as other brand names. (Hannah's mum, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. Yes Saro, diazepam is the drug name and valium is the brand name. epam is also available as other brand names. (Hannah's mum, Australia) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 , Thanks. Sometimes all these names confuse me. Saro PS. How is Hannah doing now? "GAVAN J. CANAVAN" wrote: ----- Original Message ----- We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. Yes Saro, diazepam is the drug name and valium is the brand name. epam is also available as other brand names. (Hannah's mum, Australia) "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 , Thanks. Sometimes all these names confuse me. Saro PS. How is Hannah doing now? "GAVAN J. CANAVAN" wrote: ----- Original Message ----- We also only have rectal diazipam (same as valium??) for emergencies. Yes Saro, diazepam is the drug name and valium is the brand name. epam is also available as other brand names. (Hannah's mum, Australia) "The Ketogenic Diet....a realistic treatment option, NOT just a last resort!" List is for parent to parent support only. It is important to get medical advice from a professional keto team! Subscribe: ketogenic-subscribe Unsubscribe: ketogenic-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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