2022
Updated review of rescue treatments for seizure clusters and prolonged seizures
Blond BN, Hirsch LJ. Updated review of rescue treatments for seizure clusters and prolonged seizures. Expert Review Of Neurotherapeutics 2022, 22: 567-577. PMID: 35862983, DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2022.2105207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRescue medicationProlonged seizuresSeizure clustersTreatment of epilepsyQuality of lifeOngoing seizuresFurther seizuresRefractory seizuresRecurrent seizuresRescue treatmentSeizure activitySeizure episodesIntranasal formulationRisk factorsClinical careEffective treatmentMedicationsSeizuresEpilepsyMorbidityClinical opportunitiesAdverse effectsTreatmentReviewEpidemiology
2021
Preferred practices for rescue treatment of seizure clusters: A consensus-driven, multi-stakeholder approach
Buchhalter J, Shafer PO, Buelow JM, French JA, Gilchrist B, Hirsch LJ, Nasuta M, Santilli N. Preferred practices for rescue treatment of seizure clusters: A consensus-driven, multi-stakeholder approach. Epilepsy & Behavior 2021, 117: 107836. PMID: 33640567, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSeizure action planRescue therapySeizure clustersConsensus-derived recommendationsCare of peoplePreferred termPhase 2Seizure frequencyPreferred practicesRescue treatmentEpilepsy expertsRescue medicineSpecialist physiciansTreatment interventionsEpilepsyHealthcare professionalsEpilepsy FoundationPWEIndividualized mannerShort durationTherapyFinal consensusPhase 1Education/communicationCaregivers
2020
Seizure clusters, rescue treatments, seizure action plans: Unmet needs and emerging formulations
Gidal B, Klein P, Hirsch LJ. Seizure clusters, rescue treatments, seizure action plans: Unmet needs and emerging formulations. Epilepsy & Behavior 2020, 112: 107391. PMID: 32898744, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107391.Peer-Reviewed Original Research