ASM: antiseizure medication; EEG: electroencephalography; ILAE: International League Against Epilepsy; IV: intravenous; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; PE: phenytoin equivalents.
* This approach is recommended by the ILAE for neonates without evidence for neonatal-onset epilepsy[1]. However, some experts advise caution about stopping ASM for neonates with significant abnormalities on EEG, brain MRI, or neurologic examination.
¶ Adjust lidocaine dose for neonates with a low body weight (<2.5 kg) and those undergoing therapeutic hypothermia[2]. Refer to accompanying UpToDate text and separate table of lidocaine dosing for neonatal seizures.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?