KEY POINTS 1. Encephalopathy of prematurity reflects white and gray matter injury combined with neuronal-axonal abnormalities impacting preterm infants. 2. Key risk factors include hypotension and the need for inotropes, hypoxia, and inflammation. 3. Evaluation of high-risk infants in the…
Key Points Neonatal seizures are common. Clinical assessment alone is insufficient for diagnosis, and EEG evaluation is necessary. Seizures are often symptomatic of an underlying cause requiring investigation. Confirmed seizures should be treated with antiseizure medications. Neonatal Seizures Seizures in…
Key Points Evaluation of neonatal hypotonia includes neuromuscular conditions, and the diagnostic work-up should be approached in a stepwise manner. A normal creatine phosphokinase does not completely rule out muscle disease. Electromyography is useful in the diagnostic evaluation of hypotonia…