Neurology

Question 1

Causes of seizure in neonate <24 hrs

Answer 1

electrolytes, HIE, CNS malformation, hemorrhage, infection

Question 2

causes of seizure >72 hrs

Answer 2

HSV, inborn error metabolism, familiar,

Question 3

association of absent septum pellucid

Answer 3

septooptic dysplasia

Question 4

Importance of germinal matrix

Answer 4

Neurons form in the germinal matrix and migrate (most active during this time)

matrix needs lots of nutrients

thin wall, fragile capillaries

Around 32-34wks germinal matrix go away

Question 5

can get bradycardia with brain swelling normally in the first 24 hrs

Answer 5

tend to see resting HR day 2