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- aiEEG,
- amplitude-integrated electroencephalography
- CNS,
- central nervous system
- EEG,
- electroencephalography
- HIE,
- hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- HUS,
- head ultrasonography
- IVH,
- intraventricular hemorrhage
- MRI,
- magnetic resonance imaging
- PVL,
- periventricular leukomalacia
- vEEG,
- video electroencephalography
- VLBW,
- very low birthweight
- WHO,
- World Health Organization
Abstract
Preterm infants are at high risk for central nervous system injury, with seizures occurring in 6% to 48% of this population. Seizures are more likely to contribute to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. Preterm infants are also more likely to have subclinical seizures; therefore, electrographic detection is essential for their diagnosis. Once identified, seizures are traditionally treated with phenobarbital, but newer-generation antiepileptic medications have growing evidence for safety and efficacy. The treatment of seizures may also affect neurodevelopmental outcome.
- Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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