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Neonatal status epilepticus (NSE) is distinct from status epilepticus (SE) at later ages. This distinction pertains to all aspects of the disorder, including its definition, etiology, EEG features, treatment, and prognosis. In fact, NSE bears greater resemblance to neonatal seizures than it does to SE in older populations. This chapter will outline the unique features of NSE, highlighting aspects that differ from SE in older age groups, and will provide recommendations for its diagnosis and treatment.
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Gaitanis, J.N., Riviello, J.J. (2005). Status Epilepticus in Neonates. In: Drislane, F.W. (eds) Status Epilepticus. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-945-1:339
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