Diekema.ppt [Compatibility Mode] - Institute of Medicine
Diekema.ppt [Compatibility Mode] - Institute of Medicine
Diekema.ppt [Compatibility Mode] - Institute of Medicine
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Febrile Seizures<br />
Background<br />
• Seizures that occur in febrile children that do not<br />
have intracranial infection, metabolic disturbance<br />
or history <strong>of</strong> afebrile seizures<br />
• Typically occurs at 6-60 months; peak: 14-18 months<br />
• Affects 2-5% <strong>of</strong> children in the US<br />
• Generally excellent prognosis, few sequelae<br />
• 1/3 with first febrile seizure will have recurrence<br />
• Fever reducing medications have not been<br />
shown to prevent febrile seizures