facts that will be difficult to put reassuringly yet convincingly:

“Studies that applied EEG criteria for seizures documented 50% mortality in preterm and 40% mortality in term infants [with neonatal seizures]. The prevalence of adverse neurologic sequelae was 65% in survivors.”

wah.

also

please don't forget my poll! I want to send in the forms today.

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