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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about neonatal seizures refer to seizures that occur in newborn babies, typically within the first month of life. These seizures can be caused by a variety of factors, including brain injury, infection, metabolic abnormalities, or genetic disorders.

Neonatal seizures can be difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms may not be immediately apparent. However, common signs of neonatal seizures include rapid eye movements, lip smacking, and jerking movements of the arms and legs.

If neonatal seizures are suspected, a thorough medical evaluation is necessary to determine the underlying cause. Treatment may include medications to control the seizures, as well as interventions to address any underlying medical issues.

It is important to seek prompt medical attention if neonatal seizures are suspected, as they can have serious consequences for the babys long-term health and development.

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Neonatal Seizures Dr.C.S.N.Vittal
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DEFINITIONS SEIZURE: A seizure is a paroxysmal behavior caused by hypersynchronous discharge of a group of neurons. NEONATAL SEIZURE: Neonatal seizures may be defined more aptly as paroxysmal alterations in neurologic function (eg, behavioral, motor, or autonomic function). Neonatal seizures are the most common overt manifestation of neurological dysfunction in the newborn.
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Pathophysiology Immature brain has many differences from the mature brain that render it more excitable and more likely to develop seizures. Delay in Na+ , K+ -adenosine triphosphatase maturation and increased NMDA and α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionate (AMPA) receptor density. Delay in the development of inhibitory GABAergic transmission GABA in the immature brain has an excitatory function
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CAUSES OF NEONATAL SEIZURES
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CAUSES OF NEONATAL SEIZURES
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CAUSES OF NEONATAL SEIZURES
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Etiology Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Brain Malformations Infarction & Hemorrhage Genetic Metabolic Infections HIE (35 - 45%) Infarction & Hemorrhage (20-30%) Brain Malformations (5-10%) Infections (5-20%) Metabolic (7-20%) Genetic (6-10%) Unknown/ Other (10%)
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05 04 Neonatal Seizures - Types 01 02 03 Subtle Clonic Tonic Spasms Myoclonic
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1 Subtle Seizures Transient eye deviations, nystagmus, blinking, mouthing, Abnormal extremity movements (rowing, swimming, bicycling, pedalling, and Stepping), Fluctuations in heart rate, hypertension episodes, and Apnea. More commonly in premature 01
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2 Clonic Seizures Focal: Involve face upper + /- lower extremities on one site “axial structures (neck / trunk) Usually associated with neuropathology (i.e. Cerebral infarction and intra cerebral haemorrhage) Multi focal: Involve several body parts and often migrate in a non-jacksonian (random) manner may also involve the face. Consider the neonatal equivalent of generalized tonic – clonic seizures. 02
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3 Tonic Seizures Focal : Sustained posturing of a limb or Asymmetric posturing of the trunk and / or neck Generalized : Decerebrate posturing Decorticate posturing Usually associated with apnoea and upward gaze of eyes Most common in preemies and usually indicates structural brain damage and IVH 03
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4 Spasms Spasms are sudden generalized jerks lasting 1-2 sec May be flexor or extensor or mixed Shorter duration Cannot be provoked by stimulation or suppressed by restraint Usually associated with a single, very brief, generalized discharge Epileptic in nature 04
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5 Myoclonic seizures Characteristics: Rapidity of the jerks (<50 msec) and by their lack of rhythmicity Focal : Mostly flexors of upper limbs Multifocal: Asynchronous twitching of several parts of body. Generalized: Bilateral jerks of upper and some times lower limbs Rapid movements of distal flexors All 3 types of may occur during sleep in the new born. Presence suggests severe diffuse brain damage 05
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Differentiation of Seizures from Nonconvulsive Movements Jitteriness – Tremor No associated ocular movements or autonomic phenomena, Stimulus sensitivity, Tremor that is suppressed by flexing the limb. Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus Occurs in healthy newborns Only during sleep. Jerking ceases on wakening Apnea of prematurity In Preterms, apnea and bradycardia
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Diagnosis History: Maternal drug abuse, Intrauterine infection, metabolic disease, natal history, etc. Complete Hemogram Blood : Sugar, Calcium, Magnesium, Na+, K+ & HCO3 , Elevated Ammonia, Lactate Levels, Culture & Sensitivity, plasma aminoacids, drugs CSF :Analysis, Biochemical & C/s. Cranial U/s. : hemorrhage, cysts, abnormal ventricles EEG :Plays an important role
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Diagnosis - EEG Continuous electroencephalogram (cEEG): >3 hours of monitoring is gold standard for the diagnosis of neonatal seizures Including video analysis can be very helpful Routine neonatal EEG recording, typically of 1 hour duration, allows assessment of background activity, including cycling state change, developmental maturity, and sometimes, epileptic potential. Amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aiEEG): a bedside technique increasingly being used by neonatologists for neuromonitoring
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MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL SEIZURES - ACUTE PHASE GENERAL MEASURES : OPTIMISE:Ventilation, Circulation, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance NONEPILEPTIC EVENTS : Associated with No EEG Seizure Activity. These Types of Neonatal Seizures Should not be Treated. EPILEPTIC EVENTS: Associated with EEG Seizure Activity Aim: prevent brain injury
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MANAGEMENT: - Correct metabolic disturbances. Hypoglycemia: (10% glucose in water) 2 mL/kg IV (0.2 g/kg) as bolus . Follow with continuous infusion at up to 8 mg/kg/min IV
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MANAGEMENT: - Correct metabolic disturbances. Hypocalcemia: Calcium gluconate 10%: 100 mg/kg IV mixed with equal amount of 10% dextrose given by slow I.V. over 1 to 3 minutes Note: Monitor cardiac rhythm for bradycardia Follow with maintenance of 500 mg/kg/24 hrs IV or PO Hypomagnesemia: Magnesium sulfate - 25-250 mg/kg/dose IV/IM (50% magnesium sulphate 0.2 ml/kg)
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Management: - Anticonvulsant therapy. Phenobarbital: 20 mg/kg IV. If necessary, additional 10-20 mg/kg IV in 10 mg/kg aliquots Maintenance: 4–6 mg/kg/24 hrs IV/PO If 40 mg/kg of Phenobarbital is not effective, >> 2. Lorazepam: 0.05 mg/kg to 0.10 mg/kg IV in 0.05 mg/kg increments over several minutes. (Inj. Clonzepam Loading dose of 0.25 mg/kg followed by 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg/orally given (or) Inj. Midazolam 0.02 to 0.1 mg/kg - I.V. can be given ) 3. Phenytoin: 20 mg/kg IV (diluted in 0.9% NaCl) (Maximal rate: 1 mg/kg/min. Monitor cardiac rate and rhythm). Maintenance 5–10 mg/kg/24h IV 5. Fourth line anticonvulsants include Paraldehyde DIAZEPAM : Not safe in neonates as it interferes with vital functions its sedative effect half life exceeds 24 hours
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Management of Pyridoxin Dependent Epilepsy Failure of conventional AEDs Pyridoxine 100 mg iv Caution: May cause severe hypotonia, bradycardia, apnea Treat with daily B6, 200 mg/ day B6 withdrawal challenge to confirm dx If seizure recur in 7 days to 3 weeks - restart B6
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DURATION OF TREATMENT Determined by the underlying cause (i.e., related to risk of recurrence), the physical examination and the EEG When seizures have stopped and if the neurological examination is normal, consider stopping Phenobarbital. If the neurological examination remains abnormal, then consider stopping medication if the EEG is normal. Make this evaluation prior to discharge and then frequently after discharge, if the child has been discharged on Phenobarbital. Stop Phenytoin when IV therapy is stopped as this drug is very difficult to maintain PO.
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Dr.C.S.N.Vittal Thank You