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Approach to seizures in the neonatal period: a European perspective

Acta Paediatrica, 2010-04, Vol.99 (4), p.497-501 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2009 The Author(s)/Journal Compilation © 2009 Foundation Acta Pædiatrica ;ISSN: 0803-5253 ;ISSN: 1651-2227 ;EISSN: 1651-2227 ;DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01659.x ;PMID: 20055774

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Title:
Approach to seizures in the neonatal period: a European perspective
Author: Vento, M ; De Vries, LS ; Alberola, A ; Blennow, M ; Steggerda, S ; Greisen, G ; Boronat, N
Subjects: Amplitude-integrated EEG ; Anticonvulsant drugs ; Anticonvulsants - adverse effects ; Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use ; Europe ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Newborn, Diseases - diagnosis ; Infant, Newborn, Diseases - drug therapy ; Medicin och hälsovetenskap ; Newborn ; Phenobarbital - adverse effects ; Phenobarbital - therapeutic use ; Seizures ; Seizures - diagnosis ; Seizures - drug therapy
Is Part Of: Acta Paediatrica, 2010-04, Vol.99 (4), p.497-501
Description: In the neonatal period, seizures rank among the most common neurological symptoms, often indicating an underlying serious neurological condition. It is remarkable that although new tools have been incorporated into the diagnosis of neonatal seizures, there is no consensus about the therapeutic approach among different doctors and institutions. Hence, although phenobarbital is still considered the initial drug of choice, the protocols reported in the literature show a great variability in the approach to treatment of refractory seizures. We used a questionnaire to gain information regarding the treatment of seizures in the neonatal period in different European institutions. Conclusion: We conclude that phenobarbital is still the initial drug of choice followed by benzodiazepines, except in preterm infants with a birth weight below 1800 g. In refractory seizures, the use of continuous lidocaine infusion is most common. Of note, clinical studies with newer drugs have been mostly performed in the United States but not in Europe.
Publisher: Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0803-5253
ISSN: 1651-2227
EISSN: 1651-2227
DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01659.x
PMID: 20055774
Source: MEDLINE
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Approach to seizures in the neonatal period: a European perspective

2009 The Author(s)/Journal Compilation © 2009 Foundation Acta Pædiatrica ;ISSN: 0803-5253 ;ISSN: 1651-2227 ;EISSN: 1651-2227 ;DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01659.x ;PMID: 20055774

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