81. Febrile Seizures febrile seizures Edited by Tallie Z. Baram , University febrile seizures is writtenby the most active researchers and clinicians in epilepsy research today. http://www.harcourt-international.com/catalogue/title.cfm?ISBN=0120781417

82. Febrile Seizures A febrile seizure is an event that occurs between 6 months and 5 years of age,associated with a fever but without evidence of intracranial infection or http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/NEURO/feversz1.htm

Febrile Seizures Emory Pediatric Neurology Teaching Syllabus A Febrile Seizure is: "an event that occurs between 6 months and 5 years of age, associated with a fever but without evidence of intracranial infection or defined cause." Simple Febrile Seizure: Less than 15 min non-focal a single seizure that occurs only once during a febrile illness Complex Febrile Seizure: A seizure or seizures that last more than 15 min duration is focal recurrs during the same febrile illness. Work-Up and Treatment of Febrile Seizures Evaluate for cause of fever Less than 18 months Lumbar Puncture Treat source of fever AEDs if Sz prolonged or recurrent Prophylactic anticonvulsants generally not needed Recurrence Risk is 50% if less than 1 year old and 28% if greater than 1 year old at onset Out-Come of Febrile Seizures Risk of Long Term Epilepsy by age 7: 1.5% simple, 4.5% complex Risk of Long Term Epilepsy by age 18: 3-5% simple, 10-25% complex Return to Seizures and Epilepsy main topic page. Recent Abstracts on Febrile Seizures Baumann RJ. Duffner PK

83. Neonatal Seizures And Febrile Seizures Simple febrile seizure 15 minutes, generalized, occurs once in 24 hours;Complex febrile seizure 15 minutes, focal, multiple times in 24 hours; http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/NEURO/ges6nsfs.htm

Emory Pediatric Neurology Teaching Syllabus Return to the Table of Contents Neonatal and Febrile Seizures Prepared by Philip J. Holt, M.D. for the: 6th Annual Georgia Epilepsy Symposium November 3, 2001 Conditions with Seizures Outside the Epilepsy Classifications Single Seizure Neonatal Seizures Febrile Seizures Status Epilepticus Common Pediatric Occurrences Medically Controversial Evolution of Understanding Life long Implications Seizures that occur in the 1st month of life Premature Infants up to 44 weeks gestation Incidence 1.5 to 3.5 per 1000 live births Any abnormal, repetitive, and stereotypical behavior is suspect for seizures All, repetitive, and stereotypical behaviors are suspect for non-seizure Types of Neonatal Seizures Subtle or Fragmentary Seizures Tonic Seizures Multifocal Clonic Seizures Focal Clonic Seizures Myoclonic Seizures Subtle or Fragmentary Seizures: Motor Automatisms Repetitive facial movements Rhythmic eye movements Sustained eye deviation or fixation of gaze Chewing movements Rowing or Peddling Movements Tonic Seizures Sustained flexion or extension of Axial or appendicular muscle groups Decerebrate posturing Dystonic posturing Focal tonic head or eye turning Variable response to AED Rx Low correlation to EEG Rhythmic movements of muscle groups Rapid twitch followed by a slow relaxation May involve face, tongue, limbs, diaphragm

84. Febrile Seizures febrile seizureS. WHAT ARE febrile seizureS? During a febrile seizure, a child oftenloses consciousness and shakes, moving limbs on both sides of the body. http://www.doctorhealthynet.com/diseases/diseases_A-Z/diseases_F-J/febrile_seizu

Read Latest Health Issues of Healthy MAIL 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, such as an arm or a leg, or on the right or the left side only. Most febrile seizures last a minute or two, although some can be as brief as a few seconds while others last for more than 15 minutes. The majority of children with febrile seizures have rectal temperatures greater than 102 degrees F. Most febrile seizures occur during the first day of a child's fever. Children prone to febrile seizures are not considered to have epilepsy, since epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that are not triggered by fever. HOW COMMON ARE FEBRILE SEIZURES ? Approximately one in every 25 children will have at least one febrile seizure, and more than one-third of these children will have additional febrile seizures before they outgrow the tendency to have them. Febrile seizures usually occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and are particularly common in toddlers. Children rarely develop their first febrile seizure before the age of 6 months or after 3 years of age. The older a child is when the first febrile seizure occurs, the less likely that child is to have more.

85. First With Kids: Febrile Seizures febrile seizures. Only two percent children who experience a febrile seizure willsee it further develop into seizures without fever, or what we call epilepsy. http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=1431002

86. Should Febrile Seizures Be based) evidence supports the widely held view that it is of great importance torapidly reduce the temperature of babies who have suffered a febrile seizure. http://www.emergencydispatch.org/JOURNAL/articles/FebrileSeizures.html

Should Febrile Seizures be Treated with Tepid Sponging? Some dispatchers, particularly those with EMT or paramedic training, question why the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) does not include a Post-Dispatch Instruction (PDI) for children with febrile seizures. They suggest that such a PDI should include directions to sponge the child in tepid (lukewarm) water to get their temperature down quickly. This article discusses the merit of these suggestions, and whether or not it would be right to adopt such a PDI. Evidence-Based Medicine Traditionally, medicine has relied on several types of source to suggest what actions should be undertaken to treat particular illnesses or injuries. The most common of these, which can be traced back to ancient civilizations, is anecdote. "I tried this, and it worked, so you should do it too." A surprising amount of modern medical practice is based on this historical, observational approach, and it often works. In the 5th century BC, Hippocrates (often thought of as the father of modern medicine), discovered that a potion brewed from the leaves and bark of the willow tree did much to ease the pain of childbirth, and to reduce a fever. He did this without realizing he had discovered aspirin and without conducting the 10 years of randomized controlled trials necessary to get FDA approval.

87. Febrile Seizures Subcommittee on febrile seizures; Practice Parameters The Neurodiagnostic Evaluationof the Child With a First Simple febrile seizure; Pediatrics 97(5)769771 http://www.belkysbravomd.com/febrile_seizures.htm

Febrile Seizures Some children aged six months to five years can have a seizure when they get a fever that rises quickly. This type of seizure is usually brief and lasts only three to four minutes. Febrile seizures do not cause any permanent damage and usually do not require treatment. Children who have had a febrile seizure are at risk to have another one whenever they get a high fever, so you should aggressively treat their fevers with acetaminophen , ibuprofen and/or a lukewarm bath. You should call your doctor immediately if your child has a febrile seizure, or activate your local emergency services if the seizure doesn't end quickly. FEBRILE SEIZURES DEFINITION: A benign seizure occurring in the absence of evidence of meningitis or encephalitis in a febrile child. EPIDEMIOLOGY: incidence: 2-5% of febrile children less than 5 years of age 40% of all first seizures are febrile most common seizure disorder in childhood age of onset: peak (14-18 months); median (18 months) risk factors: having 2 or more of the following increase the risk of having a febrile seizure from 2-5% to 30% in the general population: a first degree relative (parent or sibling) with a febrile seizure a second degree relative (uncle, aunt, grandparent) with a febrile seizure

88. Focus On Your Family's Health: Febrile Seizures Potentially Dangerous febrile seizures Potentially Dangerous, More Information Article FebrileSeizure Overview Article febrile seizures. Last updated March 2004. http://www.health.family.org/babies/articles/a0001628.html

HOME Article Archive Article Archive Article Archive ... Parents' Place Febrile Seizures Potentially Dangerous Send this page to a friend! View It Now From Focus on Your Family's Health Febrile seizures. You may not know the term, but many parents have watched in fear as their infant becomes unconcious and shakes uncontrollably. They’re fever-induced and have been considered harmless. But according to a new study, febrile seizures may pose later risk to your child. Seizures may cause a buildup of a chemical, which might increase a child’s risk of epilepsy. Researchers have discovered that prolonged febrile seizures increase the production of a certain chemical in the brain called endocannabinoids. Normally, this substance helps signals move between brain cells, but if it’s produced at higher levels, over time problems may occur. Researchers believe seizures may cause a buildup of this chemical, which might increase a child’s risk of epilepsy later. Fortunately, febrile seizures only affect three to five percent of children. If your child ever has a seizure attack, call 9-1-1 immediately, remove any objects on which they might hurt themselves during the episode and watch them closely. Followup with a physician is recommended as soon as possible. More Information: Article: Febrile Seizure Overview Article: Febrile Seizures Last updated March 2004 Send this page to a friend!

89. Febrile Seizure Definition Meaning Information Explanation febrile seizure definition, meaning and explanation and more about febrile seizure.FreeDefinition - Online Glossary and Encyclopedia, febrile seizure. http://www.free-definition.com/Febrile-seizure.html

A B C D ... Contact Beta 0.71 powered by: akademie.de PHP PostgreSQL Google News about your search term Febrile seizure 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. Books about 'Febrile seizure' at: amazon.com or amazon.co.uk Note: This article from Wikipedia is made available under the terms of the GNU FDL Further Search within Free-Definition Link from your web site to this article with this HTML tag: top

90. Neurological Disorders, Epilepsy, Febrile Seizure Submit Your Site to the febrile seizure category. Sponsored febrile seizureSites. Submit Your Site to the febrile seizure category. Health Spotlight. http://www.iseekhealth.com/febrile_seizure-2026.php

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91. Pediatric Residents -- Febrile Seizures Eightyfive percent of children have a typical febrile seizure consisting of onegeneralized tonic-clonic seizure with no focal signs lasting less than 15 http://www.cw.bc.ca/pediatricresidents/febseiz.asp

HOME Children's - Pediatric Residents Febrile Seizures Upcoming Events Residency Information Resident Presentations and Teaching Files Useful Pediatric Internet Resources ... Welcome and Site Information Febrile Seizures by Peter MacDougall The material below was written by the B.C. Residents for B.C. Pediatric Residents for educational purposes only. This material has not been subjected to any formal review process to guarantee accuracy or validity.This material is not intended as and should not be construed as a consultancy nor as advice on a particular patient or patient care. Please do not rely on these comments to make specific patient care decisions, and do not include printed versions of these comments in any patient's medical record. If you have any questions, please consult your own personal doctor. Febrile Seizures Age range: Six months to 5 years.

92. Connecticut Children's Medical Center: Patient Education - Febrile Seizure febrile seizure What Is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure is a convulsion that occurs with a fever. Most children who have http://www.ccmckids.org/Patient_Education/febrile.htm

Febrile Seizure What Is a Febrile Seizure? A febrile seizure is a "convulsion" that occurs with a fever. Most children who have febrile seizures will outgrow them by four to five years of age. Having a febrile seizure does not mean that your child has brain damage. There is a chance, however, that your child may have another seizure when he or she has a fever. What Do I Do When My Child Is Sick (to prevent this)? Give Tylenol (acetaminophen) in the correct dose for your child's age. It should be given every 4 hours while the temperature is 101 F (38 C) or above. Dose for Tylenol AGE TYLENOL LIQUID/DROPS Under 6 months Call Us (545-9300) 6 months - 1 year 1/2 tsp./0.8 ml of drops 1 year - 2 years 3/4 tsp/1.2 ml of drops 3 years - 4 years 1 tsp 5 years - 6 years 1 1/2 tsp 7 years - 8 years 2 tsp 9 years - 10 years 2 1/2 tsp 11 years - 12 years 3 tsp Over 12 years 4 tsp Don't bundle up or overdress your child. The body loses heat through the skin and if you bundle him/her up, the excess heat cannot escape.

93. Febrile Seizures febrile seizures. By Steven Staehling, MD. One of the scariest thingsnew—and seasoned—parents can encounter is a febrile seizure. http://www.stnicholashospital.org/newsweekly_febrile_seizures.htm

Febrile Seizures By Steven Staehling, MD One of the scariest things new—and seasoned—parents can encounter is a febrile seizure. Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. A loss of consciousness, shaking, and movement of the limbs on both sides of the body often mark febrile seizures. A less common symptom includes rigidity and twitching in only a portion of the body, such as an arm or a leg, or on only one side of the body. Thankfully, most febrile seizures last only a minute or two, although some can be as brief as a few seconds, while others can last for more than 15 minutes. The majority of children who experience febrile seizures have a rectal temperature greater than 102 F at the time of the seizure. The seizures usually occur during the first day of a child’s fever. Approximately one in every 25 children will have a febrile seizure at least once during childhood. Children prone to febrile seizures do not have epilepsy, since epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that are not triggered by fever. Heredity seems to play a part in the tendency of a child to have a febrile seizure. The vast majority of febrile seizures are harmless. There is no evidence that they cause brain damage. Parents or caregivers should remain calm during the seizure and carefully observe the child. To prevent choking, place the child should on his or her side or stomach. Never place anything in the child’s mouth during the seizure. If the seizure lasts longer than 10 minutes, the child should be immediately taken to the nearest medical facility for treatment.

94. Orange County Fire Authority Newsletter. Triage of febrile seizure Patients Brief Review of Pediatric Assessment.Ken Miller MD PhD. Discuss treatment options for the febrile seizure. http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/emergmed/_ems\febsz.htm

UCI MEDICAL CENTER Base Hospital Medical Director’s Newsletter Ken Miller MD PhD OBJECTIVES Identify the elements of the observational pediatric assessment as outlined by the EMSC project and their correlation with severity of underlying disease. Define the components of the assessment of general appearance. Define the components of the assessment of work of breathing. Define the components of the assessment of circulation. Distinguish the primary survey from observational assessment and the advantages and limitations of each assessment mode. Identify the temperature defining fever. Understand the concept of serious bacterial illness as it relates to assessment of the febrile child. Identify the association of age with the risk of serious bacterial illness. Define the characteristics of febrile seizures. Identify some triage criteria for the alert child with a history of a febrile seizure. Discuss treatment options for the febrile seizure. The child experiencing a febrile seizure is a fairly common EMS call. The question is often raised about when ALS intervention or escort is needed and when BLS or family transport is acceptable.

95. Febrile Seizure Which Test is this for Febrile. Seizure 2CE. He has had a prior febrileseizure and is on steroids and inhalers for his lung problem. http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/emergmed/_ems\febsza.htm

Which Test is this for: Febrile. Seizure 2CE Name License # Cert # Date Employer E-mail Address (Required for CE) The elements of the observational assessment of children according to EMSC are a b c d a. general appearance b. work of breathing c. circulation to the skin d. all of the above In the acutely distressed child who is unconscious, unresponsive or with altered mental status, the priority assessment would be the: a b c a. primary survey b. secondary survey c. observational assessment When assessing the work of breathing, which of the following is NOT part of the observational assessment? a b c d a. altered speech or cry b. stridor c. grunting d. breath sounds Which of the following vital signs is the LEAST useful in pediatric assessment? a b c d a. blood pressure b. pulse rate c. respiratory rate d. pulse oximetry The usually expected age range within which febrile seizures occur is: a b c d a.

96. ACEP.org - Childhood Seizures Parents should seek immediate medical attention for a child or infant experiencinga febrile seizure, even if the seizure does not appear lifethreatening (eg http://www.acep.org/1,32635,0.html

Sign In My ACEP Join Bookstore ... Fact Sheets Fact Sheets Childhood Seizures Advice for Parents Simple fever-related (or febrile) seizures are common among children under age 5. Although these seizures can be frightening to parents and other caretakers, they are generally harmless. Annals of Emergency Medicine , the scientific journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians, recently published the following advice for parents and caretakers about simple febrile seizures. Children at Risk Febrile seizures tend to run in families and are not preventable. Children of parents with a history of these seizures are about four- and one-half times more likely to experience a febrile seizure, and if both parents had febrile seizures as children, their child is 20 times more likely to experience one. About 30 percent of children who have a febrile seizure will have another one, usually within a year of the first seizure. Simple febrile seizures are common among children ages 6 months to 5 years. Febrile seizures have been associated with viral infections, Roseola, and Shigella, which is a bacteria that causes bloody diarrhea. There are no risk factors for febrile seizures related to geography, race, or ethnicity.

97. Behavior And Febrile Seizure Subject Behavior and febrile seizure Topic Area Other Behavioral Topics ForumThe Child Behavioral Health Forum Question Posted By marykmd on Monday http://www.medhelp.org/forums/ChildBehavior/messages/31619a.html

Questions in The Child Behavioral Health Forum are being answered by Dr. Kevin Kennedy of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Greater Boston. Subject: Behavior and Febrile Seizure Topic Area: Other Behavioral Topics Forum: The Child Behavioral Health Forum Question Posted By: marykmd on Monday, October 08, 2001 My son began to have febrile seizures at about 2 years of age, that continued until approxiametely the age of 4 1/2 years. In the past 9-12 months my son has had, only what I can call, obsessive behavior towards my husband/his father. Example, not being able to have him out of his sight when home. Telling him over and over (within a short period of time) that he loves him, with a demand for noticable reply back from my husband everytime he makes a declaration of love. There are other signs of obsessiveness, if not with my husband, he has to be playing with his friends. If we call him in for dinner or homework, he becomes uncontrollable with anger and hysteria. It takes anywhere from 20-60 mins to explain to him that he can come in and eat and then go out and play again. My son is easy to anger, and difficult to calm down. Recently he has started to kick at other students in school when he is upset by something they say or do. (This has started within the past 3-4 weeks.)

98. Example - Febrile Seizure Example febrile seizure. Risk of subsequent nonfebrileseizure. % Risk. Population- Based. Studies. http://familymed.musc.edu/LI/!SENSSPE/tsld088.htm

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