RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Neonatal seizures—part 2: Aetiology of acute symptomatic seizures, treatments and the neonatal epilepsy syndromes
JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
SP 226
OP 232
DO 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306388
VO 100
IS 5
A1 Anthony R Hart
A1 Elizabeth L Pilling
A1 James J P Alix
YR 2015
UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/100/5/226.abstract
AB Most neonatal epileptic seizures are provoked by an underlying condition or problem—‘acute symptomatic seizures’. However, a few neonatal epilepsy syndromes exist, and these are defined by the constellation of seizure types, EEG findings and family history seen. Making an accurate diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome can help direct investigations, treatment options and provide prognostic information. This article discusses the investigative approach and treatments for neonatal epileptic seizures, including the neonatal epilepsy syndromes.