Abstract
Seizures in the neonatal period are practically always a symptom of an underlying illness. Quick diagnosis and treatment can be crucial to the outcome. A few aetiological factors account for most of the seizures. However, a significant number is caused by rare conditions such as metabolic or genetic disorders, and arriving at the right diagnosis can be challenging. Previous studies indicate, that a standardized algorithm clearly improves the diagnostic success. This article presents an overview of aetiological factors and an algorithm for a standardized work-up.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Diagnosis of seizures in the neonatal period |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Artikelnummer | V04170297 |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 180 |
| Udgave nummer | 14 |
| Antal sider | 6 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2018 |
Emneord
- Algorithms
- Cerebral Infarction/complications
- Humans
- Hypoglycemia/complications
- Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain/complications
- Infant, Newborn
- Intracranial Hemorrhages/complications
- Metal Metabolism, Inborn Errors/complications
- Point-of-Care Testing
- Seizures/diagnosis