Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Neonatal seizure is a commonly seen neurologic condition in neonates. They can be defined as paroxysmal alteration in motor activity, behavior, or autonomic function which results due to abnormal activity of brain during the neonatal period. Methodology: The study was conducted at Tertiary care hospital, from June 2007 to June 2009. In this study, a total of 110 neonatal cases were studied. Cases were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the necessary permissions were taken before starting the study. Also a written informed consent was taken from the parents of the neonates. Necessary investigations were made and the information was recorded. Seizure rate was more in out‐born babies (5.66%) than in inborn babies (5.0%). It was seen to be slightly more in male babies (5.72%) than in female (4.47%). Highest seizure rate was found in extremely low birth weight babies (8.97%). Intracranial hemorrhage (26.19%), infections (21.42%) and metabolic disturbances (28.56%) were the commonest causes of seizures in preterm babies, while Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, (48.52%) was predominant etiology in term babies. Incidence of Neonatal Seizures is higher in preterm babies than term babies. Seizure rate is least found in babies between 30‐37 weeks of gestation. Maximum babies with seizures are associated with complicated pregnancy and delivery. Subtle seizures are commonest seizure type seen in preterm babies and Multi‐focal Clonic type of seizures in term babies. Maximum number of babies had onset of seizure within first 3 days.
How to cite this article:
Nilesh B. Belsare, Ashwini G. Kendre, Nikita D. Shah and Sambhaji S. Wagh. Study Clinical Profile of Neonatal Seizures at a Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.731.737
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.731.737