This document discusses neonatal seizures. [1] Neonatal seizures are the most common neurological disorder in newborns. [2] Their causes include perinatal encephalopathy, infections, metabolic abnormalities, and developmental problems. [3] Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, maintaining vital functions, administering anticonvulsants like phenobarbital, and following up over weeks to months depending on the risk of recurrence.
This document discusses neonatal seizures. [1] Neonatal seizures are the most common neurological disorder in newborns. [2] Their causes include perinatal encephalopathy, infections, metabolic abnormalities, and developmental problems. [3] Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, maintaining vital functions, administering anticonvulsants like phenobarbital, and following up over weeks to months depending on the risk of recurrence.
This document discusses neonatal seizures. [1] Neonatal seizures are the most common neurological disorder in newborns. [2] Their causes include perinatal encephalopathy, infections, metabolic abnormalities, and developmental problems. [3] Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, maintaining vital functions, administering anticonvulsants like phenobarbital, and following up over weeks to months depending on the risk of recurrence.
This document discusses neonatal seizures. [1] Neonatal seizures are the most common neurological disorder in newborns. [2] Their causes include perinatal encephalopathy, infections, metabolic abnormalities, and developmental problems. [3] Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, maintaining vital functions, administering anticonvulsants like phenobarbital, and following up over weeks to months depending on the risk of recurrence.