Neonatal cerebral infarction: an under recognised/unreconised cause of neonatal seizures?
Neonatal cerebral infarction or neonatal stroke is a well recognised cause of neonatal seizures. The awareness of its existence among healthcare workers is low and it is not even mentioned as a cause of neonatal seizures in most books. Many of the affected neonates are well, without any evidence of neurological disturbances between seizures. Awareness of its existence among healthcare workers is critical for the diagnosis of this problem. Early diagnosis can lead to early intervention, which may mean a better prognosis for these children.
Kumar
R K
RK
University of Tasmania, North-West Regional Hospital, Burnie, Tasmania, Australia. R.Kumar@utas.edu.au
D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018743:Perinatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors