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> Most seizures are self-limiting and stop spontaneously but prolonged seizures may be potentially life-threatening. ''Basics'' check the airway and apply oxygen if appropriate place the patient in the recovery position if the seizure is prolonged give benzodiazepines ''rectal diazepam'' repeat once after 10-15 minutes if necessary |Neonate|1.25 - 2.5 mg| |Child 1 month - 2 years|5 mg| |Child 2 years - 12 years|5 - 10 mg| |Child 12 years - 18 years|10 mg| |Adult|10 - 20 mg (max. 30 mg)| |Elderly|10 mg (max. 15 mg)|
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