Stimulus-Induced Seizures in Sick Neonates

Transfusion malaria in sick neonates.

Malaria is an uncommon illness during the neonatal period and early infancy. Transplacental barrier, presence of acquired immunity from the mother (in endemic malarious region) and preponderance of fetal hemoglobin are some of the reasons for this observations(l). Post-transfusion malaria is a possibility not only after whole blood transfusion, but also after infusion of components such as plat...

Transportation of sick neonates.

It has been rightly observed that the transportation of sick newborns is far from ideal in our situation(l). In our study thirty two high-risk newborns requiring continuation of special care or surgical intervention were transported from Cama and Albless Hospital to J.J. Hospital Mumbai(2). They were transported in styropor boxes to maintain temperature. Oxygen was bubbled through a ventilatory...

Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in neonates with seizures.

The pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam were determined prospectively in 18 neonates with seizures. Neonates were found to have lower clearance, higher volume of distribution, and a longer half-life as compared with older children and adults. Mild somnolence was the only adverse effect.

Bumetanide for treatment of seizures in neonates

Etiological Study of Seizures in Neonates

Objective: To determine the incidence and etiology of seizures among neonates admitted to Nursery unit of Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan from January to December 2011. During the study period, all admitted neonatal cases were examined and data on neonatal seizures was ascertained. Among admi...