Table 5 Treatment of myoclonus
From: Acute posthypoxic myoclonus after cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Treatment | 48 hours after CPR, n = 52 | (%) | 72 hours after CPR, n = 30 | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium valproate | 14 | (27) | 5 | (17) |
Clonazepam | 15 | (29) | 9 | (30) |
Other benzodiazepines | 11 | (21) | 6 | (20) |
Phenytoin | 15 | (29) | 11 | (37) |
Levetiracetam | 10 | (19) | 8 | (27) |
Propofol | 12 | (23) | 12 | (40) |
Combination | 20 | (38) | 14 | (47) |
Unknown | 1 | (2) | 0 | (0) |