Febrile seizures: an overview.

Abstract

Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder seen in children and most often occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Febrile seizures are usually self-limited and need no further neurodiagnostic evaluation. Rarely does medication need to be prescribed. For children with prolonged or multiple febrile seizures, diazepam rectal gel (Diastat) is a safe and effective treatment. There are no significant long-term risks associated with febrile seizures.

• Authors: Donald J Chadwick 2nd
• Journal: Minnesota medicine (Minn Med) Vol. 86 Issue 3 Pg. 41-3 (Mar 2003) ISSN: 0026-556X [Print] United States
• PMID: 12661956 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Diazepam

Topics

• Administration, Rectal
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Diazepam (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Infant
• Risk Factors
• Secondary Prevention
• Seizures, Febrile (classification, drug therapy, etiology)