Phenobarbital and Valproate for Febrile Convulsions

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-2-10-3

Keywords:

Febrile Convulsions, Prophylactic Treatment, Anticonvulsant Therapy

Abstract

Data from 6 British trials of phenobarbital and 4 trials of valproate for the prophylactic treatment of febrile convulsions were polled and analyzed on an intention to treat basis at the Dept of Neurology, Royal Manchester and Booth Hall Children's Hospitals, Manchester.

Published

1988-10-01

Issue

Section

Seizure Disorders