Table 1 Baseline characteristics of children with abnormal EEG and Neuroimaging presenting to ED with new-onset afebrile seizures (n = 201)
Characteristics | Results (n, %) |
|---|---|
Age Less than 1 year 1–5 years 5–10 years 10–18 years | 83 (41.3) 39 (19.4) 51 (25.3) 28 (14) |
Gender Female Male | 101 (50.2) 100 (49.7) |
Type of seizure Generalized onset Focal onset | 152 (75.6) 49 (24.3) |
Associated signs and symptoms Focal neurological deficit Drowsiness Vomiting Headache Diarrhea | 22 (11) 14 (07) 09 (4.5) 04 (02) 03 (1.5) |
Duration of the seizure Less than 5 min More than 5 min | 188 (93.5) 13 (6.4) |
Positive family history | 01 (0.5) |
Disposition from ER Admitted Discharged Left against medical advice | 148 (73.6) 15 (7.5) 38 (19) |