Abstract

Seizures is an abnormal electrical discharge from the brain. It may affect a small focal area of the brain or the entire brain (generalized). Seizures are common and the incidence is variable according to age and maturity of the neonate, weight and the severity of the underlying condition. The incidence rate of clinical seizures varies from 1.1 to 8.6 per 1000 live births. Preterm new borns exhibits higher risk for
neonatal seizures than term new born and both lower birth weight and gestational age congers increased risk. In term infant the incidence range from 0.7 TO 2.7 per 1000 lives births and form 57.5 to 132 per 1000 live births in preterm infants, while in infants who’s weight more than 2,500g, the incidence is as low as 2.8 per 1000 live births.

Key words: Seizures, New born, Neonatal seizures.