Febrile convulsions

Question 1

what is a febrile convulsions

Answer 1

paed seizures occurs with high fever

Question 2

what aged children have febrile convulsions

Answer 2

6m -5 yrs

Question 3

what type of seizures are febrile convulsions

Answer 3

generalised tonic clonic seizures

Question 4

how long does a febrile convulsions last

Answer 4

<15mins

Question 5

how often does a febrile convulsion occur in one febrile illness

Answer 5

only occurs once

Question 6

how can you distinguish a complex febrile convulsions a

Answer 6

> 15 mins

occurs multiple times on once febrile illness

Question 7

what is the underlying cause of fever in a febrile convulsion

Answer 7

viral or bacterial infection

Question 8

typically how long does the seizure last in a febrile convulsion

Answer 8

2-3 mins

Question 9

when should the parent call an ambulance if the child is having a febrile convulsion

Answer 9

if lasts >15mins

Question 10

when might you consider the need of further investigations in child with febrile convulsions

Answer 10

complex febrile convulsions