Febrile Convulsions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a febrile convulsion?
A
A seizure that occurs in a child as a cause of a high fever
2
Q
What is a simple febrile convulsion?
A
1 seizure in the course of the illness
Less than 15 minutes in duration
Generalised tonic-clonic seizure
3
Q
What is a complex febrile convulsion?
A
Focal seizures
More than 1 seizure during the illness
More than 15 minutes in duration
4
Q
What are the differential diagnoses of febrile convulsions?
A
Epilepsy
Meningitis
Intracranial space occupying lesion
Syncopal episode
Electrolyte abnormalities
5
Q
What is the management of a febrile convulsion?
A
Advise parents to phone an ambulance if a seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes
Identify and manage the underlying source of infection
Paracetamol and ibuprofen
