Management of Neonatal Seizures.
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2010-10
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Abstract
Seizures in the newborn period constitute a
medical emergency. Subtle seizures are the commonest
type of seizures occurring in the neonatal period. Myoclonic
seizures carry the worst prognosis in terms of long-term
neurodevelopmental outcome. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
is the most common cause of neonatal seizures.
Multiple etiologies often co-exist in neonates and hence it is
essential to rule out common causes such as hypoglycaemia,
hypocalcemia, and meningitis before initiating specific
therapy. A comprehensive evidence based approach for
management of neonatal seizures has been described in this
protocol.
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Seizure, Newborn, Anti-epileptic therapy
Citation
Sankar Jeeva M, Agarwal Ramesh, Deorari Ashok.Paul Vinod K. Management of Neonatal Seizures. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2010 Oct; 77 (10): 1129-1135.