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  1. Accuracy of Tympanic Temperature Readings in Children Under 6 Years of Age.: An article from: Pediatric Nursing by Debra M. Lanham, Brenda Walker, et all 1999-01-01
  2. Knowledge gaps wide on MMRV vaccine.(INFECTIOUS DISEASES)(measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine): An article from: Family Practice News by Denise Napoli, 2009-05-15
  3. Fever In Children - DocuVisit by Alfred Ricks Jr. M.D., 2009-03-23

41. Febrile Seizure - OhioHealth
febrile seizure, Overview. A febrile seizure is a convulsion that occursin young children, triggered by a high fever. Febrile
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42. Expert Advice -- Febrile Seizures
A febrile seizure is a convulsion that is brought on by having a fever. Find outmore. A febrile seizure is a convulsion that is brought on by having a fever.
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43. Epilepsy.com: Febrile Seizures
treatment. Other medication can be given at the time of a febrile seizure.The include Abnormal development before the febrile seizure. Complex
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What are they like?
Here's a typical story : "Tommy was just 14 months old. He caught a bad cold from one of the children in the playgroup. He had a fever and runny nose. He was taking a nap when I heard this strange banging sound. I ran into his room, and his whole body was stiff and shaking. The whole thing probably lasted less than 10 minutes. They were the longest 10 minutes of my life. He has never had another one, and doesn't need any seizure medication."
Who gets them?
Children aged 3 months to 5 years may have tonic-clonic seizures when they have a high fever. These are called febrile seizures (usually pronounced FEB-rile) and occur in 2% to 5% of all children. There is a slight tendency for them to run in families. If a child's parents, brothers or sisters, or other close relatives have had febrile seizures, the child is a bit more likely to have them.
Sometimes the seizure comes "out of the blue." A fever may begin silently in a previously healthy child and a seizure can be the first sign that alerts the family that the child is ill. How are they treated?

44. Febrile Seizure
febrile seizure, Book, Home risk. Criteria for febrile seizure GeneralizedSeizure; Occurs once in 24 hour period and last 15 minutes; Associated
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  • Epidemiology Ages affected: 6 months to 5 years Risks Family History of febrile Seizure Previous febrile Convulsion : Risk of Seizure recurrence First Seizure age 1 to 3 years: 30% risk First Seizure any other age: 50% risk Second febrile Seizure : 50% risk Criteria for Febrile Seizure Generalized Seizure Associated with fever in neurologically healthy child Causes: Common Viral infection
  • 45. Febrile Seizures: Fever, Siezures, Convulsions - Nervous System & Brain Disorder
    febrile seizureS. What are febrile seizures? During a febrile seizure, a child oftenloses consciousness and shakes, moving limbs on both sides of the body.
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    FEBRILE SEIZURES
    What are Febrile Seizures?
    Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. During a febrile seizure, a child often loses consciousness and shakes, moving limbs on both sides of the body. Less commonly, the child becomes rigid or has twitches in only a portion of the body. Most febrile seizures last a minute or two; some can be as brief as a few seconds, while others last for more than 15 minutes. To prevent accidental injury, the child should be placed on a protected surface such as the floor or ground. The child should not be held or restrained during a convulsion. To prevent choking, the child should be placed on his or her side or stomach. When possible, the parent should gently remove all objects in the child's mouth. The parent should never place anything in the child's mouth during a convulsion. Once the seizure has ended, the child should be taken to his or her doctor to check for the source of the fever.

    46. Childhood Diseases At Mehta Childcare -- Fits With Fever In Children (febrile Se
    Will it happen again? Will a child with one febrile seizure get another? Whatshould you do if you a see a child having a febrile seizure?
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    This is the main fear when a child has febrile seizures. Will he go on to develop epilepsy as an adult? The risk for an otherwise normal child is approximately 1% about the same as for children who do not have febrile seizures. But certain factors increase the risk.
    • History of epilepsy in close relatives. Abnormal nervous system status before first febrile seizure. Delayed development of the child before first febrile seizure. Prolonged or atypical febrile seizure. The first febrile seizure occurring before age 9 months.
    Children with several of these factors have a risk factor of later epilepsy as high as 9%.
    Seizures, fever, and meningitis
    • The risk of meningitis in a young child with fever and convulsions is quite low (0-4%). This risk must not be overlooked, because meningitis is a life threatening disease. In young children, the signs of meningitis are often unclear. For this reason, children under one year should have a spinal tap done to rule out this dangerous disease. Certain signs like a rash, prolonged unconsciousness after the seizure, and stiffness of the neck, are associated with the presence of meningitis.

    47. Seizure Disorders In Childhood
    Seizure Disorders In Childhood. febrile seizures. Atypical febrile seizuresdeviate from the norm in at least one of the following ways
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    Seizure Disorders In Childhood
      Febrile Seizures
      Febrile seizures affect at least 2% of children in the United States, generally presenting in toddlers near age 2, but with an overall range from 3 months to 5 years. Typical seizures cause tonic-clonic motor activity lasting 1 or 2 minutes with rapid return of consciousness. Seizures tend to occur in conjunction with a rapid rise in body temperature and usually occur only once during any given illness. Atypical febrile seizures deviate from the norm in at least one of the following ways:
      • prolonged seizure activity exceeding 15 minutes focal seizure manifestations multiple seizures during the same febrile illness
      A family history of febrile seizures is identified in about 25% of cases. Since no clear pattern of inheritance has yet been elucidated, multifactorial genetic influences are postulated. Neuroimaging and EEG are usually normal in children having typical febrile seizures and need not be routinely performed in routines cases. These studies are sometimes indicated if seizures are atypical or presence of concurrent fever is not well established. The need for additional diagnostic studies such as CBC or lumbar puncture should be dictated by the severity of the underlying illness and signs on physical examination. Most children with typical febrile seizures do not require specific treatment except for vigorous antipyretic therapy during febrile illnesses. Children experiencing excessively frequent or prolonged febrile seizures may be treated using diazepam 0.5mg/kg rectally during high fevers or prophylactically using

    48. Febrile Seizure - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    febrile seizure. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A febrile seizureis a generalized convulsion caused by elevated body temperature.
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    Febrile seizure
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
    A febrile seizure is a generalized convulsion caused by elevated body temperature . They most commonly occur in children below the age of three years old. The diagnosis is one that must be arrived at by eliminating more serious causes of seizure : in particular, meningitis must be ruled out. It is reassuring if the cause of seizure can indeed be determined to have been fever , as febrile seizures generally do not cause permanent brain injury ; do not tend to recur frequently, as children tend to 'out-grow' them; and do not make the development of adult epilepsy more likely. Views Personal tools Navigation Search Toolbox

    49. Continuity Clinic Notebook: Benign Febrile Seizures
    Benign febrile seizures. Definition A postictal state. If history andphysical are normal fits the category of benign febrile seizure.
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    A benign condition characterized by a tonic-clonic or tonic seizure occurring in a 6-month-old to 5-year-old that lasts less than 20 minutes and is not accompanied by a postictal state. (PREP article Jan 97: may have a postictal state) Children are neurologically normal with no evidence of focal seizure. Prognosis: Febrile seizures can recur, but usually disappear by 3-4 years of age. No significant increase in epilepsy unless child has risk factors present. Risk of Recurrent Febrile Seizures (Arch Ped Ad Med:97;151:371). 31.8% recur with 17% one recurrence, 9% two recurrences; 6% 3 or more. Risk factors recurrence: Increased if:
  • young age at onset;
  • 50. Can A High Fever Cause A Seizure In A Baby?
    you by Mylicon. my daughter is 10 months and had a febrile seizure that lasted 10mintues.my question is she has high fevers before ..why this time a seizure
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    Question: Can a high fever cause my baby to have a seizure?
    Answer: Even if the seizure lasted only a few seconds, call your doctor and ask if you should bring the child in. If your baby started turning blue during the seizure, had convulsions that lasted for more than a few minutes, has trouble breathing after the seizure has passed, or is still drowsy or lethargic an hour later, call 911 and go to an emergency facility.
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    51. NIP: Issues/MMR & DTP Febrile Seizures FAQs
    febrile seizures after MMR and DTP Vaccinations Frequently Asked Questions aboutthe August 30, 2001 issue of New England Journal of Medicine study
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    Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis - DTP Vaccine The August 30, 2001 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine published a study entitled "The Risk of Seizures after Receipt of Whole-Cell Pertussis or Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine" by William E Barlow and colleagues.
  • What are febrile seizures and what causes them? What are the health effects of fever-related seizures? How often do fever-related seizures happen after DTP and MMR vaccination? When do fever-related seizures tend to happen? ... How was the study done? What are febrile seizures and what causes them?
  • Fever-related seizures are the most common type of seizure that occurs during childhood. These seizures generally develop when a child’s temperature reaches 103.5 degrees or higher. Such seizures generally occur between 9 months and 5 years of age, and have a variety of causes. The most frequent causes of febrile seizures are viral infections of the upper respiratory tract (e.g., ear infections) and conditions like roseola. However, fever-related seizures may happen with any condition that causes a high fever.
  • What are the health effects of fever-related seizures?
  • 52. NIP: Issues/MMR & DTP Febrile Seizures Main Page
    febrile seizures after MMR and DTP Vaccinations August 30, 2001 issueof New England Journal of Medicine published a study
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    MMR and DTP Vaccinations
    Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis - DTP Vaccine The August 30, 2001 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine published a study entitled "The Risk of Seizures after Receipt of Whole-Cell Pertussis or Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine" by William E Barlow and colleagues.
    At a glance
    Parents concerned about the link between childhood vaccinations and seizures need not worry, according to the results of this study. The study found that children who suffered rare fever-related seizures after getting DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, and whole-cell pertussis) and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinations did not have an increased risk for subsequent seizures or neurodevelopmental (e.g., learning) disabilities. The study did confirm what was already known– that DTP and MMR vaccinations can temporarily increase the risk for fever-related, or what are called "febrile" seizures, in some children. Since the period covered by this study, the use of acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine has replaced DTP vaccine in the United States. DTaP has been associated with fewer side effects than DTP, including febrile seizures.

    53. Febrile Seizures
    Health, Care Safety. febrile seizures. Important facts you shouldknow. • Parental Paperwork Guide Help navigating the government
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    54. Febrile Seizures
    febrile seizures. febrile seizures. In 3 convulsive episode. Threeto 4 percent of all children have at least one febrile seizure.
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    • Peak age is 18 months Occurs at 102.2 F in most Epilepsy develops in 3 percent
    Febrile seizures have the characteristics of an epileptic syndrome in that they involve generalized seizures, begin at a specific time, and are time limited in their effect. However, not all authorities consider them to be epilepsy. Febrile convulsions occur in children aged 3 months to 6 years whose temperatures are elevated from any cause other than a central nervous system (CNS) infection. The peak age is 18 months, with the majority of episodes occurring between 6 months and 3 years. Thirty to 40 percent of children with a single febrile convulsion experience a recurrence; 3 percent will develop epilepsy by age 7. Elevated temperature is the hallmark of febrile convulsions; 75 percent of the affected children had rectal temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 Fahrenheit), although seizures may occur at lower levels. Brain damage is seldom a consequence of febrile seizures, and occurs only when the convulsion is prolonged.

    55. Febrile Seizure
    febrile seizure. A febrile seizure (fever convulsion, fit ) causesyour child s muscles to go into spasms. It usually happens when
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    Search Conditions A- Z Search Categories Medication Administration français Febrile Seizure A febrile seizure (fever convulsion, "fit") causes your child's muscles to go into spasms. It usually happens when a child's temperature goes up really fast. Febrile seizure only happens in a very small number of children and does not cause any permanent damage.
    The chance of your child having another seizure is 25% to 30%. Most children will not have another one. The chance of your child having another seizure is greater if they are younger than 18 months, if there is a family history of febrile seizures, or if the fever was not very high when the seizure happened.
    Many doctors and parents think the side effects from the medicine that may prevent seizures are worse than the child having another febrile seizure. Even if your child takes the medicine, it may not stop them from having another seizure. Return to the Emergency Department IF:
    • A seizure happens and your child does not have a fever.

    56. Febrile Seizures: HHV6 And Other Viruses
    There is an important ramification treatment may be available that could help insome cases eg, soon after a febrileseizure episode occurred (if proper
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    and other viruses by Teresa Binstock Researcher in Developmental and Behavioral Neuroanatomy My writings do not constitute medical advice. Instead, they represent a seeking to understand autism-spectrum disorders and their causes and associated traits. From: Teresa Binstock Subject: 1 MMR/HHV-6: general considerations >>> Posting number 25023, dated 2 Oct 1997 20:15:14 Sender: SJU Autism and Developmental Disablities List From: Teresa Binstock Subject: Re: 2 MMR/HHV-6: immune suppression by measles virus/vaccine return to: Contents e-mail to: Teresa Binstock

    57. Febrile Seizures Miscellany
    febrile seizureS MISCELLANY. by In their discussion, DeLong and Heinzmention long febrile seizures and status epilepticus. We
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    FEBRILE SEIZURES MISCELLANY by Teresa Binstock Researcher in Developmental and Behavioral Neuroanatomy My writings do not constitute medical advice. Instead, they represent a seeking to understand autism-spectrum disorders and their causes and associated traits. Tuunanen J. Halonen T. Pitkanen A. Decrease in somatostatin-immunoreactive neurons in the rat amygdaloid complex in a kindling model of temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsy Research. 26(2):315-327, 1997 Jan. Tuunanen J. Halonen T. Pitkanen A. Status epilepticus causes selective regional damage and loss of gabaergic neurons in the rat amygdaloid complex. European Journal of Neuroscience. 8(12):2711-2725, 1996 Dec. DeLong GR, Heinz ER. The clinical syndrome of early-life bilateral hippocampal sclerosis. Annals of Neurology 42.11-17 1997. Pitkanen A et al. Vigabatrin and carbamazepine have different efficacies in the prevention of status epilepticus induced neuronal damage in the hippocampus and amygdala. Epilepsy Research. 24(1):29-45 1996. The present study compares the efficacy of carbamazepine (20 mg/kg/day) and vigabatrin (250 mg/kg/day) in preventing hippocampal and amygdaloid damage in the perforant pathway stimulation model of status epilepticus in the rat... The amygdaloid neurons were not protected by any of the treatments. Our results show that even though vigabatrin and carbamazepine treatments had similar anticonvulsant efficacy during the perforant pathway stimulation, only vigabatrin but not carbamazepine decreased seizure-induced neuronal damage. Vigabatrin decreased neuronal damage in the hippocampus but not in the amygdala. These results demonstrate that different brain regions and neuronal networks may be protected unequally by different anticonvulsants.

    58. MayoClinic.com - Febrile Seizure
    febrile seizure By Mayo Clinic staff Overview a convulsion. This iscalled a fever seizure or febrile seizure. It typically affects
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    59. Predictors For The Risk Of Recurrent Febrile Seizures / Tips From Other Journals
    The study included 428 children with a first febrile seizure who were followedfor a period of two to 44 months (median followup 29 months); 93.0 percent
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    Articles Departments Patient Information Editorials ... Special Medical Reports The following is part of " Tips From Other Journals " from the September 15, 1997 edition of American Family Physician Predictors for the Risk of Recurrent Febrile Seizures Previous studies have shown that febrile seizures are not a form of epilepsy and do not predispose children to the later development of a seizure disorder. However, febrile seizures remain a significant concern to both parents and physicians. Berg and associates performed a prospective cohort study to identify predictors of single and multiple recurrent febrile seizures. The study included 428 children with a first febrile seizure who were followed for a period of two to 44 months (median follow-up: 29 months); 93.0 percent were followed for 12 months or longer; 86.9 percent for 18 months or longer; 82.9 percent for two years or longer, and 32.2 percent for three years or longer. Telephone interviews with the parents were conducted soon after the first seizure and at three-month intervals to investigate recurrent febrile seizures. The medical records pertaining to the first seizure and recurrent seizures were also reviewed when they were available. Information obtained during the interviews included the age and sex of the child, a family history of seizure, temperature as recorded by the parent or in the emergency department, a complete description of the seizure and the duration of the seizure.

    60. Evidence-Based Approach To Febrile Seizures In Children - April 1, 2002 - Americ
    A simple febrile seizure is defined as a generalized seizure occurring once in a24hour period, lasting less than 15 minutes, and associated with fever in a
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    Previous Next Evidence-Based Approach to Febrile Seizures in Children Febrile seizures are the most common neurologic disorder in childhood, affecting up to 4 percent of children in the United States and Great Britain. A simple febrile seizure is defined as a generalized seizure occurring once in a 24-hour period, lasting less than 15 minutes, and associated with fever in a neurologically healthy child. Offringa and Moyer reviewed the prevalence of meningitis in children with febrile seizures and the risk of recurrence after a first febrile seizure. The evidence is summarized in the accompanying table on page 1448 Summary of the Evidence on Febrile Seizures Question Type of evidence Result Comment What is the probability of bacterial meningitis after a seizure associated with fever? Summary of surveys of children seen in accident and emergency departments 0.2% to 7.0%, depending on health care system and setting Dutch (and English) general practitioner referral system will select children with a higher risk to present to accident and emergency departments.

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