L8: Neonatal Seizures Flashcards
1
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Etiology of Neonatal Seizures
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2
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Etiology of Neonatal Seizures
- CNS Causes
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- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
- Developmental anomalies
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Drug withdrawal
3
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Etiology of Neonatal Seizures
- CNS Infections
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- Congenital infections “STORCH”
- Meningitis
- Tetanus
4
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Etiology of Neonatal Seizures
- Metabolic Causes
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5
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Seizures Patterns in Neonates
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6
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Seizures Patterns in Neonates
- Subtle
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- The commonest type
- (e.g., lip smacking, chewing, sucking, yawning, swimming)
7
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Seizures Patterns in Neonates
- Clonic
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- Repetitive contractions and relaxations.
- It maybe Focal or generalized
8
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Seizures Patterns in Neonates
- Tonic
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Sustained muscle contraction without repetitive features.
9
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Seizures Patterns in Neonates
- Myoclonic
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- Differ from clonic seizures by:
- Their fast contractions & non rhythmic character.
10
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DDx of Neonatal Seizures
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11
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INVx for Neonatal Seizures
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12
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TTT of Neonatal Seizures
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13
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TTT of Neonatal Seizures
- TTT of Cause
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14
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TTT of Neonatal Seizures
- Control of Seizures
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15
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Control of Seizures
- Phenobarbitone
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16
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Control of Seizures
- IV Epanutin
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17
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Control of Seizures
- Pyrodixine
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