Neonatal seizures are often the most difficult thing to identify, specially wen seizures are subtle.
In newborns, Seizure can present with following features-
In newborns, Seizure can present with following features-
- Autonomic instability- Tachycardia, respiratory changes, High BP
- Sucking movements of lips
- Tonic eye deviation
- Vacant staring episodes
- Paddling/Cyclical limb movements
- Stiffening of the body
- In case of myoclonic seizures- head drops, salam spells.
- Sometimes electrical seizures can occur that is identified on EEG only.
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