Question
How to treat neonatal convulsions effectively? My child was 20 days old when they experienced two severe episodes of breathlessness, with their limbs becoming weak during the episodes. Their face turned red initially and then turned blue. A chest X-ray at the hospital revealed mild pneumonia and slightly elevated white blood cells. They had a fever of 38.5 degrees once in the hospital and later recovered there. There was no history of oxygen deficiency after birth. However, the doctor suspected it was a seizure.
Answer
Hello. Sudden seizures are a common emergency in pediatrics and one of the most common pediatric neurological symptoms. Sudden seizures can lead to respiratory obstruction, increased oxygen and energy consumption, and affect cell proliferation and brain growth and development. In premature infants and infants who have experienced asphyxia, it can lead to intracranial hemorrhage, so it is important to promptly apply anticonvulsant medication. Neonatal seizures are primarily treated with phenobarbital due to its calming effects and protective action on brain cells. Intravenous administration is effective quickly, has a long duration of action, and has minimal side effects.