title: Pediatric seizures.
abstract: On the basis of strong evidence, treatment is highly dependent on the seizure semiology results, electroencephalography (EEG) findings, and origin. • On the basis of moderate evidence and consensus, vigorous use of video EEG recordings and home video cameras should be used to delineate the epileptic syndromes. • On the basis of strong evidence, pediatric epilepsy syndromes have common comorbidities. As a consensus, some pediatric epilepsy centers consider referral to a neuropsychologist to be first-line care in these patients. • On the basis of strong evidence and consensus, antiepileptic drug therapy has its own complications and should be discontinued after an appropriate treatment course. • On the basis of moderate evidence and consensus, uncontrolled seizures put patients at risk for significant morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Columbia University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Reet
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sidhu
authors.forename: Kohilavani
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Velayudam
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barnes
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants