Febrile Seizure

Question 1

Pathophysiology of Febrile Seizure

Answer 1

Associated with a fever that is not the result of an intracranial infection or metabolic imbalance and are usually related to a viral illness

Question 2

Risk Factors

Answer 2

1. Young age at first febrile seizure
2. Family History of febrile seizures
3. High Fever
4. Common in boys

Question 3

Signs and Symptoms

Answer 3

1. Rapid rise in core temperature; 102.2 °F or higher (commonly with viral)
2. Lasting less than 15 mins (usually a few seconds to 10 mins)
3. Occurs once in a 24-hour period and is accompanied by a fever without any CNS infection present.
4. Benign and no longer term effect

Question 4

Complications

Answer 4

1. Status Epilepticus
2. Motor Coordination Deficits
3. Intellectual Disability
4. Behavioral Problems

Question 5

Nursing Management

Answer 5

1. Reassure parents of the benign nature of febrile seizures
2. Counsel parents on controlling fever
3. Discuss how to keep a child safe
4. Instruct when to call the physician and take their child into the ER