Siezures Flashcards
1
Q
what types of seizures are common in children
A
absence siezures
febrile convulsions
2
Q
what is the typical age that febrile convulsions occur in
A
6months - 5yrs
3
Q
why does febrile convulsion usually occur
A
following viral infection in which the temp rises too quickly
4
Q
what is usually the cause if febrile convulsions
A
viral infection
5
Q
how does a febrile convulsion present
A
brief and generalised
usually tonic clonic in nature
