Table 1.
Comparison of fosphenytoin (FOS) treated and placebo treated dogs with status epilepticus by age, weight, seizure frequency, etiology, and sex.
| FOS (22) | Placebo (9) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years (range) | 6.5 (3–13) | 4.4 (1.5–12) | 0.10 |
| Weight in pounds (range) | 28.0 (10–58) | 36.8 (29–48) | 0.15 |
| Mean # seizures within 12 hrs prior to admission (range) | 6.4 (3–10) | 5.6 (3–10) | 0.59 |
| Genetic (Idiopathic Epilepsy) | 16/22 (73%) | 7/9 (78%) | 0.57 |
| Secondary Epilepsy | 6/22 (27%) | 2/9 (22%) | 0.57 |
| Male | 10/22 (45%) | 5/9 (55%) | 0.70 |
| Female | 12/22 (55%) | 4/9 (44%) | 0.70 |