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ReviewIndian pediatrics2025

Advances in Neonatal Seizures (2024): An Update for Pediatricians.

Aman Elwadhi, Hemasree Kandraju, Suvasini Sharma

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Review in Indian pediatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Aman ElwadhiDepartment of Pediatrics, ESIC Model Hospital and PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India.
Hemasree KandrajuBrampton Civic Hospital, William Osler Health System, Brampton, ON, Canada.
Suvasini SharmaNeurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. suvasini.sharma@sickkids.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-3135-3306

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Abstract

purposeThe diagnosis and management of seizures and epilepsy syndromes with onset in neonates has undergone several changes following the Internation League against Epilepsy (ILAE) guidelines. To update the Pediatricians regarding the recent advances, this update was planned.

methodsRecently published revised guidelines for neonatal seizures (up to 2024) by ILAE were reviewed and synthesized.

resultsVideo-EEG recording is considered gold standard for diagnosis, with less emphasis on clinical semiology. In resource limited settings, levels of diagnostic certainties may be used. One must be aware of the mandatory, alerts and exclusion criteria for various neonatal-onset epilepsy syndromes. Early neuroimaging facilitates diagnosis. Treatment primarily involves phenobarbitone (PHB) with other drugs to be used in certain special conditions, with universal early stoppage of drugs. Precision therapy is available for some metabolic and genetic etiologies.

conclusionsEEG monitoring in high-risk neonates is the standard of care. PHB still remains the first choice. Early cessation of anti-seizure medications in acute symptomatic seizures is the norm.

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SeizuresAnticonvulsantsElectroencephalographyHumansInfant, NewbornPediatriciansPhenobarbitalPractice Guidelines as TopicAnticonvulsantsPhenobarbitalDevelopmental and epileptic encephalopathyNeonatal epilepsyPrecision medicine

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