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Clinical Profile And Outcomes Of Neonatal Convulsions In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit At Assiut University Children's Hospital
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Neonatal convulsions are seizures that occur during the first 28 days of a newborn's life. They are considered a medical emergency and often indicate an underlying problem in the brain, such as lack of oxygen at birth, infections, metabolic disturbances, or structural abnormalities. Many seizures in newborns are subtle and difficult to detect without careful clinical assessment. This study aims to determine how often neonatal convulsions occur among newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Assiut University Children Hospital. It will describe how affected newborns present clinically, identify the main causes, and evaluate the early outcomes during hospitalization. The study is designed as a prospective cohort study. Newborns aged 0-30 days who are diagnosed with neonatal convulsions will be enrolled and followed throughout their stay in the NICU. Each patient will undergo full clinical evaluation and standard laboratory and imaging investigations, including blood tests, neuroimaging, and other tests as clinically indicated. The findings of this study will provide updated local data on the incidence, causes, and outcomes of neonatal convulsions in our region. This information may help improve early diagnosis, guide appropriate treatment, and enhance the quality of neonatal care.
Official title: Clinical Profile And Outcome Of Neonatal Convulsions Among Newborns Admitted To The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit At Assiut University Children's Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Day - 30 Days
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
139
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2025-12-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Management of Neonatal Convulsions
This intervention involves the clinical management of neonatal convulsions in newborns aged 0-30 days admitted to the NICU. Management includes prompt identification of seizure activity through clinical evaluation and EEG confirmation, followed by appropriate treatment using anticonvulsant medications such as phenobarbital. Supportive care includes monitoring of vital signs, glucose, and electrolytes, and performing necessary investigations like abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, and brain imaging (MRI/CT) to identify underlying causes. The intervention aims to control seizures, minimize neurological complications, and improve short-term and long-term outcomes in affected neonates.