Factors Associated with Neuroimaging Abnormalities in Children with Afebrile Seizure: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

Introduction: Neuroimaging is recommended for patients with seizures to identify intracranial pathology. However, emergency physicians should consider the risks and benefits of neuroimaging in pediatric patients because of their need for sedation and greater sensitivity to radiation than adults. The purpose of this study was to identify associated factors of neuroimaging abnormalities in pediatric patients experiencing their first afebrile seizure.Methods: This was a retrospective, multicenter study that included children who presented to the emergency departments (ED) of three hospitals due to afebrile seizures between January 2018 –December 2020. We excluded children with a history of seizure or acute trauma and those with incomplete medical records. A single protocol was followed in the three EDs for all pediatric patients experiencing their first afebrile seizure. We performed multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with neuroimaging...
Source: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research