Febrile seizures Prevention and treatment

Febrile seizures
Prevention and treatment
Febrile seizures tend to recur, ingrijorand parents who want to prevent their recurrence. The best way to prevent febrile seizures is to prevent the rapid increase in temperature means shield. During febrile periods, the doctor can administer a few days a prophylactic treatment with diazepam.

 
In general, febrile seizures are of short duration, the child recapatandu his consciousness before being seen by a doctor. Sometimes, however, the child reaches the hospital in convulsions and is administered conventional treatment of febrile seizures with benzodiazepines. Simultaneously, steps are taken to lower temperature: Acetaminophen or other shield is given in the form of suppositories.

 
Conclusion - the attitude of parents:

 
- Combat removing their cause febrile seizures: sudden increases in temperature to shield the child through various means.
Prophylaxis in febrile periods, for several days, the child is given a treatment with oral diazepam: 0.5-1mg / kg / day in 3-4 divided doses.
A safer and more reassuring solution is Desidin intrarectal administration, if necessary. (Desidin is a form of diazepam intended for rectal administration - suppository). Be careful not to exceed the daily dose weight appropriate child.
Other means of lowering the temperature: cold wraps, hot bath cooled gradually extended.
- In the event of seizures: they generally last less. If seizures are prolonged seek immediate child to the emergency room.