Breath Holding Spells… Breath Holding spells 2 May 202130 Apr 2021 Breath Holding Spells (BHS) usually occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years in children; but may start as early as first month of life. The frequency of…
Benign sleep myoclonus… Benign sleep myoclonus 29 Apr 202127 Apr 2021 It is characterized by repetitive myoclonic jerks occurring during sleep which are typically in the distal more than proximal limbs, and more prominent in the upper than the lower extremities.It…
Jitteriness… Jitteriness 25 Apr 202125 Apr 2021 It is the most common non-epileptic movement disorder in neonatal period.Generalized symmetric, rhythmic movements of chin and/or extremities that resemble tremor. It is stimulus sensitive; increased with crying. It can be precipitated…
Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events… Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events- PNEE 22 Apr 202129 May 2021 Paroxysmal non epileptic events in childhood mimic epilepsy and evoke lot of anxiety amongst parents and family members. These events sometimes end up in getting extensive diagnostic work up and…
Neonatal Seizures… Neonatal Seizures Part 1 18 Oct 202018 Oct 2020 New born period witnesses a wide variety of seizures or seizure syndromes. The neonatal brain has certain characteristics that makes it prone to generate seizures and also due to these…
Seizures… Seizure Classification 4 Oct 20203 Oct 2020 The dilemma of classifying a seizure is a common scenario in our clinical practices. The entire management of seizures in follow up can change if initial classification is not correct.…
Febrile Seizures… Febrile Seizures: All Dilemmas answered.. 19 Jul 202019 Jul 2020 Whenever we encounter a Febrile Seizure, few dilemmas always surround a clinician.... Is it simple or Complex or fitting into any other type ? Is it Epilepsy ? Should we…
Migraine… Preventive therapy for migraine in children 14 May 202014 May 2020 Indication to start preventive therapy Preventive therapy should be restricted to those children whose experience Headache frequency atleast one headache/week or more than three headaches /monthProlonged and severe headaches, even…
Migraine… Migraine: Acute Management & Complimentary therapies 10 May 202014 May 2020 Drugs for use in the Acute Management DrugDoseRemarksAnalgesicsOralUse should be restricted to three headaches/week to prevent analgesic rebound headacheAcetaminophen15mg/kg/dose q4-6hrlyIbuprofen10mg/kg/dose q6hrlyNaproxen sodium5-7mg/kg q8-12hrlyTriptans (5-HT1 receptor agonists)Oral, Subcutaneous and IntranasalRestrict uses to 6…
Migraine… How to manage Migraine 7 May 20201 May 2020 There are five main domains of management of Migraine which are as follows: Headache education: Patient and family members should be reassured that there is no serious underlying disorder. It is helpful for…
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