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What is a common trigger for febrile convulsions in infants and young children?
What is a common trigger for febrile convulsions in infants and young children?
Which of the following should NOT be included in the assessment of a child experiencing convulsions?
Which of the following should NOT be included in the assessment of a child experiencing convulsions?
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a child who is actively convulsing?
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a child who is actively convulsing?
Which condition indicates that a child may require hospitalization?
Which condition indicates that a child may require hospitalization?
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In the context of convulsions, which statement best describes the role of drug therapy?
In the context of convulsions, which statement best describes the role of drug therapy?
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Study Notes
Convulsions in Infants and Children
- Convulsions are common in infants and children
- Febrile seizures are caused by a sudden rise in temperature, typically between 6 months and 5 years old.
- Brain insults can also cause seizures.
- Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures.
- Convulsive status epilepticus is a medical emergency where seizures continue without stopping.
- Assessment includes airway, breathing, circulation (ABC), duration of seizure, seizure presentation, number of episodes, history of epilepsy, brain trauma, past and current medical history, and medications administered.
- Management during a seizure includes managing the airway, potentially using an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway to maintain patency.
- Oxygen at 15L/min is indicated during the seizure and can be adjusted in the postictal phase (after the seizure).
- Drug therapy may be necessary, and should be prescribed by a senior clinician.
- Follow the individualised care plan and convulsion flowchart.
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Hospital admission is recommended in cases of:
- Time-critical ABC issues
- Convulsion status epilepticus
- First seizure
- Continued seizures after the first anticonvulsant
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This quiz focuses on the causes, management, and assessment of convulsions in infants and children. Learn about febrile seizures, epilepsy, and emergency protocols during seizures. It is essential for caregivers and healthcare providers to understand these critical topics in pediatric emergency care.
