Febrile Seizures Flashcards

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Febrile Seizure

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  • Usually under age of 5
  • Quick rise in temperature
  • Usually less than 5 mins
  • Generalized, transiet, nonprogressive
  • EEG normal w/in 2 wks
  • Younger in age = lower seizure threshold
  • Care for family
  • Safety measures
    > teach parent abt what to do during & after
    > prioritize prevention
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