Neonatal Seizures Flashcards

1
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Patterns of seizures in neonates

A

Clonic
Tonic
Myoclonic
Subtle

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First line anticonvulsant in neonates

A

Phenobarbital

loading dose: 20mg/kg IV over 30 mins
Maintenance dose: 2.5-5 mg/kg/day starting 24hr after loading

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Treatment of neonatal seizures

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  1. Phenobarbital(1st line)
  2. Phenytoin (2nd line)
  3. Clonazepam
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