In neonates, the most prominent indication of neurologic dysfunction is an occurrence of the seizures. Parents and clinicians alike fear about this presentation. This is the most critical phase for investigating underlying etiology. By understanding underlying etiology, prognosis should be made and accurate therapeutic strategy should be selected. This article hovers around etiology and prognosis of the neonatal seizures for the clues clinicians should focus upon.
The neonatal period is limited to first 28 days in a term baby. However, for preterm infants this period is considered until the gestational age of 44 weeks. In this period, most prominent indication of neurologic dysfunction is considered to be seizures, which raise alarm in clinicians. Hence, it becomes important for neonatologists and pediatric neurologist to understand the etiology behind them and to check if there are…
