Seizures in Infants and Young Children

Seizures in Infants and Young Children

This article reviews the most frequent causes of seizure disorders in young children and the classification of different seizure types. It discusses current therapies, including alternatives to medication. Emergency response to seizures is covered a well as non-epileptic episodes that may resemble s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Infants and young children 2000-10, Vol.13 (2), p.21-31
Hauptverfasser: McBrien, Dianne M, Bonthius, Daniel J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavior Modification
Children & youth
Classification
Convulsions & seizures
Developmental Disabilities
Drug Therapy
Early Intervention
Epilepsy
Etiology
Family Problems
Head Injuries
Infants
Medical disorders
Neurological Impairments
Outcomes of Treatment
Predictor Variables
Seizures
Therapy
Young Children
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Zusammenfassung:This article reviews the most frequent causes of seizure disorders in young children and the classification of different seizure types. It discusses current therapies, including alternatives to medication. Emergency response to seizures is covered a well as non-epileptic episodes that may resemble seizures. Epilepsy's potential impact on the family is discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
ISSN:0896-3746
1550-5081
DOI:10.1097/00001163-200013020-00007