title: Investigations for neonatal seizures.
abstract: Seizures during the neonatal period are always medical emergencies. Apart from the need for rapid anticonvulsive treatment, the underlying condition is often not immediately obvious. In the search for the correct diagnosis, a thorough history, clinical examination, laboratory work-up, neurophysiological and neuroradiological investigations are all essential. A close collaboration between neonatologists, neuropaediatricians, laboratory specialists, neurophysiologists and radiologists facilitates the adequate care of the infant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Karolinska Institutet and University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. boubou.hallberg@ki.se
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hallberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Blennow
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D059906:Neuroimaging; D009474:Neurons / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D064926:Neurophysiological Monitoring; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents
keywords: Electroencephalogram; Infant; Magnetic resonance imaging; Newborn; Seizure; Ultrasound