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Affected neonates also require '''attentive nursing''' in the form of '''nutritional support, fluid therapy, protection from self-trauma and maintenance of temperature and acid: base balance.'''
 
Affected neonates also require '''attentive nursing''' in the form of '''nutritional support, fluid therapy, protection from self-trauma and maintenance of temperature and acid: base balance.'''
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Treatment is sometimes combined with '''corticosteroids''' to reudce cerebral inflammation, but this should be implemented with care due to immunosuppressive effects,
    
'''Anticonvulsants''' can also be used when seizures are prolonged or repetitive.  
 
'''Anticonvulsants''' can also be used when seizures are prolonged or repetitive.  
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