Febrile Convulsions NEU Flashcards
1
Q
febrile convulsion
A
seizure occurring with a fever, commonly associated with a virus
2
Q
what is the most common seizure the occurs
A
tonic-clonic
3
Q
investigations
A
history
4
Q
management
A
antipyretic
manage underlying infection
reassure
5
Q
what is the chance of this happening again
A
30-40%
6
Q
what are the two types of seizures that can occur
A
simple and complex
7
Q
simple features
A
<15mins
generalised
complete recovery in the hour
8
Q
complex features
A
> 15 mins
focal
change of seizures repeating
9
Q
what age does it typically occur
A
6 months to 5 years
