Pediatrics - Febrile Seizures

Question 1

For pediatric seizures, febrile seizures are the most common seizure is children under _____ years old.

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Febrile seizures occur in _____% of kids.

Answer 2

2-5

Question 3

Definition of febrile seizure

Answer 3

Age 6 mos to 5 years, 100.4 *F or higher

Question 4

Children whose parents have had febrile seizures have a ____ greater odds ratio of developing febrile seizures

Answer 4

4.4x

Question 5

T/F: A peds patient may have a febrile seizure when they are asymptomatic.

Answer 5

True. There may be no obvious signs of infection (seizure may occur before patient is symptomatic)D

Question 6

Common viral causes of febrile seizure

Answer 6

HSV 6
HSV 7
Flu A
Flu B

Question 7

Two main categories of febrile seizures

Answer 7

Simple and complex

Question 8

Tonic-clonic activity lasting less than 15 min in ages 6 mos to 5 years

Answer 8

Simple

Question 9

Tonic-clonic activity lasting more than 15 min outside ages 6 mos to 5 years. Is often focal in nature.

Answer 9

Complex

Question 10

What are your top differentials in febrile seizure?

Answer 10

Infection; trauma; toxins