Excessive Use of Benzodiazepines Is a Risk Factor for Endotracheal Intubation in Children Who Present to Emergency With Prehospital Status Epilepticus.
Pediatric Emergency Care · 2024-02-17 · Observational study
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: There is lack of evidence-based information on the use and timing of endotracheal intubation (ETI) in children with prehospital status epilepticus (SE). METHODS: The aim of this study was to investigate ETI use, timing, risk factors, and outcomes in children presenting to a single-center children's emergency (CE) with prehospital SE, over a 5-year period. RESULTS: A total of 118 events involving children presenting to CE with ongoing prehospital SE were included, and 39% (46/118) of the events required ETI. The most common indication for ETI was respiratory depression. The median time to intubation after arrival at CE was 20.0 minutes (1-155 minutes). Risk factors associated with ETI use include the administration of more than 2 benzodiazepines (26.1% vs 4.2%, P < 0.001) and the use of second- or third-line antiepileptic therapy ( P < 0.001). The use of more than 2 doses of benzodiazepines was found in 12.7% (15/118) of the patients. In patients who received excessive benzodiazepines, 87% (13/15) of them required intubation. CONCLUSIONS: Excessive use of benzodiazepine was found to be a main risk factor for ETI in patients with prehospital SE. Avoidance of the excessive use of benzodiazepines and adhering to clinical management guidelines may reduce the risk for ETI in the CE. The best approach to airway management in children with prehospital SE is lacking and urgently needed.
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Other benzodiazepines & Z-drugs · Children · Endotracheal intubation · Sedatives & anxiolytics
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