The incidence and physiopathology of neonatal convulsions, convulsive syndromes and neonatal status epilepticus were reviewed. Clinical and electroencephalographic manifestations will be discussed as well as laboratory and clinical diagnostic criteria. Neurophysiology and neuroimaging. Discuss the principal differential diagnosis and prognostic factors. Discuss the established rules for general treatment and the use of different AEDs.Fil: Sfaello, Zenón Milcíades. Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud; Argentina