Pediatric seizures.
The initial management and treatment issues for seizures in children are discussed. The differential diagnosis is also reviewed. The decision concerning initiation of therapy depends on careful assessment of the potential risks and benefits. A therapeutic plan is outlined together with guidelines for using various medications.
Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000927:Anticonvulsants