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Abstract
Neonatal seizures are a common problem encountered or suspected by those caring for neonates. The estimated incidence of newborns affected is between 0.1% to 0.5%. Because several causes of seizures in newborns require rapid recognition and treatment to prevent further injury, early recognition is important. Seizures in newborns frequently have more subtle clinical manifestations than in older children. Electroencephalographic seizures without clinical signs present additional diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This article reviews the various seizure types, etiologies, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options for neonates with seizures and seizure-like episodes.
- EEG;
- electroencephalographic
- EIEE;
- early infantile epileptic encephalopathy
- EME;
- early myoclonic encephalopathy
- GABA;
- γ-aminobutyric acid
- Copyright © 2012 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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