Neonatal seizures may be the first, and perhaps the only, clinical sign of a central nervous
system (CNS) disorder in the neonate. The occurrence of seizures raises a number of …

There are four unresolved clinical issues at bedside with respect to the recognition,
differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of infants who present with seizures. There is …

The understanding of the clinical features and pathophysiology of neonatal seizures
continues to evolve. Although further refinement is necessary, there now exists a working …

This article highlights selected aspects of neonatal seizures, centering on issues
surrounding the diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and prognosis of this disorder. Emphasis is …

Neonatal seizures may herald the onset or coexistence of significant central nervous system
(CNS) disease. When seizures occur, they typically prompt a number of urgent actions by …

Definitions and Epidemiology A seizure is a sudden, paroxysmal discharge of a population
of neurons that causes a transient alteration in neurologic function. This alteration may …

In recent years, prolonged EEG monitoring with simultaneous observation by video recorder
on by direct inspection has produced findings that suggest that (1) the number of certain …

Seizures in the neonate are often considered a form of status epilepticus (SE) because they
are relatively prolonged, difficult to control with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and may be …

A nationwide survey of neonatologists and pediatric neurologists was conducted to
ascertain their methods of evaluating and managing neonatal seizures. Of the sampled 750 …

Seizures are an early sign of brain injury in newborns. These seizures are in most cases
repetitive or associated with asymptomatic electrographic seizures. Despite the relative …