Neonatal Seizures: New Evidence, Classification, and Guidelines.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-22-2024
Abstract
Neonates are susceptible to seizures due to their unique physiology and combination of risks associated with gestation, delivery, and the immediate postnatal period. Advances in neonatal care have improved outcomes for some of our most fragile patients, but there are persistent challenges for epileptologists in identifying neonatal seizures, diagnosing etiologies, and providing the most appropriate care, with an ultimate goal to maximize patient outcomes. In just the last few years, there have been critical advances in the state of the science, as well as new evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis, classification, and treatment of neonatal seizures. This review will provide updated knowledge about the pathophysiology of neonatal seizures, classification of the provoked seizures and neonatal epilepsies, state of the art guidance on EEG monitoring in the neonatal ICU, current treatment guidelines for neonatal seizures, and potential for future advancement in treatment.
First Page
15357597241253382
Last Page
15357597241253382
ISSN
1535-7597
Published In/Presented At
Ziobro, J., Pilon, B., Wusthoff, C. J., Benedetti, G. M., Massey, S. L., Yozawitz, E., Numis, A. L., Pressler, R., & Shellhaas, R. A. (2024). Neonatal Seizures: New Evidence, Classification, and Guidelines. Epilepsy currents, 15357597241253382. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15357597241253382
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
39554267
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article