Abstract:The occurrence of seizures among ill newborns has been reported to increase morbidity and mortality. Recognition and prompt management/avoidance of risk factors associated with the occurrence of seizures in the newborn may improve survival. This study aims to determine the risk factors for seizures among admitted babies at the Wesley Guild hospital, Ilesa. Consecutive neonatal admissions over a 9 month period were prospectively observed for clinical seizures. Perinatal and neonatal factors were compared betwee… Show more
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