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ArticleEpilepsy & behavior reports2024

Predictors of poor neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates with clinically observed seizures: A prospective observational study in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh.

Humayra Akter, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Mohammad Kamrul Hassan Shabuj, Kanij Fatema, Ismat Jahan, Nazmus Sihan, Tareq Rahman, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

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Humayra AkterDepartment of Neonatology, Chittagong Medical College, Chattogram 4203, Bangladesh.
Sanjoy Kumer DeyDepartment of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Kamrul Hassan ShabujDepartment of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Kanij FatemaDepartment of Pediatric Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Ismat JahanDepartment of Neonatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Nazmus SihanDepartment of Neonatology, Cumilla Medical College Hospital, Cumilla 3500, Bangladesh.
Tareq RahmanMonowara Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Dhaka 1217, Bangladesh.
Md Abdullah Saeed KhanPi Research Consultancy Center, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Jahid HasanTropical Disease & Health Research Center, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Neonatal seizures can lead to long-term neurodevelopmental problems. This study aims to identify predictors of poor developmental outcomes in neonates with seizures to aid in early intervention and referral for follow-up and rehabilitation. This observational study was conducted in the Department of Neonatology and Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Among 75 study cases of neonatal seizure, 23 died, and 46 were followed-up at 6 and 9 months after discharge. EEGs were performed on every patient. A comprehensive neurological examination and developmental evaluation were performed using Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley III). Three-fourths of neonates were born at term (76.1 %), and over half were male (56.5 %). The majority were appropriate for gestational age (79.7 %) and had an average birth weight of 2607 ± 696 g (±SD). Over half of the neonates (52.2 %) had adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, with global developmental delay being the most common. Recurrent seizures, the number of anticonvulsants needed to control seizures, and abnormal Electroencephalograms were identified as independent predictors of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. The study highlights the need for early referral for follow-up and rehabilitation of neonates with seizures having abnormal electroencephalograms, recurrent seizures and requiring more anticonvulsants to control seizures.

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Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomeEEGNeonatesPerinatal asphyxiaSeizures

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PMID38708367
PMCPMC11068513

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