Practice guide to neonatal seizures

Neonatal seizures occur in 1.5 –3.5 per 1000 term live births, with a higher incidence (10–130 per 1000) in preterm live births. They often remain undiagnosed, accurate diagnosis is highly dependent upon clinical expertise and the availability of monitoring equipment. There is a strong association between neonatal seizures an d adverse neurodevelopmental outcome. Up to 50% of infants with seizures will go on to have some form of long term neurological sequelae, e.g. epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and/or intellectual disability.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Personal practice Source Type: research