Neurolog
This chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol covers neurology. Dr. Febronie Mushimiyamana discusses treatment, medication, and management of neonatal neurological injury. She focuses on treatments for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, seizures, pain management, and appropriate use of anticonvulsant medication.
Learning Objectives
Identify appropriate temperature for newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
Explain the diagnosis and management procedures for seizures
Identify dangerous side effects of anticonvulsant medications
Identify treatments for pain associated with minor and major procedures
Author(s)
Febronie Mushimiyimana, MBChB
Pediatrics | University of Rwanda
Citation
Mushimiyimana F, Zackin B, Hansen O, Wills K, Hansen A. Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol: Neurology. 4/2019. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2910/rwandan-national-neonatal-protocol-neurology.