Investigations for neonatal seizures

Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2013 Aug;18(4):196-201. doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2013.03.001. Epub 2013 May 13.

Abstract

Seizures during the neonatal period are always medical emergencies. Apart from the need for rapid anticonvulsive treatment, the underlying condition is often not immediately obvious. In the search for the correct diagnosis, a thorough history, clinical examination, laboratory work-up, neurophysiological and neuroradiological investigations are all essential. A close collaboration between neonatologists, neuropaediatricians, laboratory specialists, neurophysiologists and radiologists facilitates the adequate care of the infant.

Keywords: Electroencephalogram; Infant; Magnetic resonance imaging; Newborn; Seizure; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Brain / drug effects
  • Brain / metabolism
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Epilepsy / etiology
  • Epilepsy / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurons / drug effects
  • Neurons / metabolism
  • Neurons / pathology*
  • Neurophysiological Monitoring
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Prognosis
  • Seizures / diagnosis*
  • Seizures / drug therapy
  • Seizures / etiology
  • Seizures / pathology*

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Neuroprotective Agents