General Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Of the birth complications, there are two factors that are the most important
A
Asphyxia and ischemia
2
Q
The risk of developing seizures is about ____ times greater in the premature infant than in the full term infant
A
15
3
Q
Why are tonic clonic seizures rare in the premature infant?
A
Underdeveloped nervous system
4
Q
Seizures due to anoxia usually begin in the first __ to __ hours of life
A
12 to 24
5
Q
Seizure due to cerebral contusion secondary to a dramatic birth commonly occur on the _____ of life are often ___ in nature
A
2nd focal
6
Q
What type of hematoma is common in breech deliveries and instrumental deliveries?
A
Subdural
7
Q
Over 90% of neonatal seizures are due to _____
Or to _______ or to __________
A
Birth complications, meningitis, or metabolic disorders
