Patient's question:
My baby was just born, and now I've noticed that he often has seizures. I want to know what to do about neonatal seizures?Doctor's answer:
Seizures are common pediatric emergencies and the most frequent pediatric neurological symptoms, representing a common acute and severe condition in children. Seizures can lead to respiratory distress, increase oxygen and energy consumption, affect cellular division and brain growth and development, and may cause intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants or those with breathing difficulties. Therefore, anticonvulsants should be administered promptly. Phenobarbital is the first-line treatment for neonatal seizures due to its sedative and neuroprotective effects. Intravenous administration offers rapid onset, prolonged duration, and fewer side effects.