All patients with seizures presenting to Neonatology unit of the Children’s Hospital and the Institute of Child Health, Lahore up to 28 days of life will be included in the study. Informed consent will be taken from parents of children and will be explained that the data will be used and published but confidentiality will be maintained.
Demographical data including age, gender, term will be recorded on a proforma. Detailed history regarding birth asphyxia, fever, fits and feeding will be taken and relevant examination will be carried out in all patients. Relevant investigations like cranial ultrasonography, cerebrospinal fluid examination, serum electrolytes including sodium, calcium, magnesium, random blood sugar, complete and differential blood counts, C-reactive proteins, blood culture, renal function tests will be carried out. CT scan or MRI brain will be conducted in patients with equivocal cranial ultrasound study. Electroencephalography will be recorded if no metabolic or structural lesion could be detected. All the results will be recorded on the proforma. All the patients will be followed up at 2 months and 4 months regarding their developmental assessment and outcome. Developmental assessment shall be made using ___________.