19: 16-month old male with first seizure Flashcards
1
Q
What type of breath holding spells are the result of vigorous crying?
A
Cyanotic
2
Q
What’s a simple partial seizure?
A
Motor sx in a single extremity or on one side of the body
3
Q
What’s a complex partial seizure?
A
Simple partial with impaired consciousness
4
Q
What’s an absence seizure?
A
Staring off; generalized category
5
Q
What’s the most common cause of SBI in children?
A
UTI
6
Q
What are the 2 types of febrile seizures?
A
Simple and complex
7
Q
How do you differentiate between simple and complex febrile seizures?
A
Simple: <15 min; generalized
Complex >15 min; focal
