Febrile Convulsions child

Question 1

Febrile Convulsions

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Answer 1

1 in 20 children between the ages of 6/12 & 5 years will have a febrile convulsion.
Higher risk of recurrence if seizure before 1 yr of age and/or a family history of febrile convulsion.
66% of children only have one febrile convulsion.
5% go onto develop epilepsy
Higher risk of recurrence if seizure before 1 yr of age and/or a family history of febrile convulsion.

Question 2

Febrile Convulsions

Answer 2

Caused by height & rapidity of the temperature elevation.
Temp usually above 38.8C
Occurs during rise of the temperature.
Occurs early in a viral illness.
Seizures usually brief lasting 1 - 2 minutes and are generalised.