The role of electroencephalography in neonatal seizures

  • Setyo Handryastuti
  • A C van Huffelen
Keywords: electroencephalography, neonatal seizures

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the important role of EEG in detection, classification, management and prognosis of neonatal seizures.

Author Biographies

Setyo Handryastuti
Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of
Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
A C van Huffelen
Department Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Medical Centre, Utrecht

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Published
2016-09-24
How to Cite
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Handryastuti S, van Huffelen A. The role of electroencephalography in neonatal seizures. PI [Internet]. 24Sep.2016 [cited 26Apr.2024];47(6):295-02. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/435
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Review Article
Received 2016-09-02
Accepted 2016-09-02
Published 2016-09-24