Rana A
Qatar
Research Article
EEG Profile & Yield in Evaluation of First Non-febrile Seizures in Children-First Observational Study in Qatar
Author(s): Abdulhafeez MK, Khalid I, Rana A, Ahmed V, Dalal E and Khalid MdAbdulhafeez MK, Khalid I, Rana A, Ahmed V, Dalal E and Khalid Md
Introduction: Seizures are among the most common neurological disorders in the pediatric age group. Up to 10% of children might experience at least one paroxysmal episode suggestive of seizure activity in their life. It is thought that 5% of all medical attendances to emergency department are related to seizures. Whether the first nonfebrile seizure is the kick start of long term epilepsy is always a question that physicians and families encounter. Ordering Electroencephalogram (EEG) for children with first non-febrile seizure is a subject of continuous debate.
Objectives: To collect demographic background data for children (1 month to 14 years) who presented with the first non-febrile seizure, To determine the prevalence and pattern of EEG abnormalities in Children (1 month to 14 years) with first non-febrile seizure, and To collect possible e.. View More»
