How to treat pediatric convulsions

Convulsions are involuntary generalized or localized muscle twitches caused by sudden abnormal discharge of brain cells due to neuronal dysfunction. Convulsions are a common acute medical condition in childhood and the most common symptom of the pediatric nervous system. The common causes of convulsions include febrile convulsions, central nervous system infections, intracranial hemorrhage, central nervous system tumors, electrolyte disorders, genetic and metabolic diseases, etc. The doctor will choose the corresponding auxiliary examination according to the child’s clinical manifestations, and after finding the cause, targeted treatment should be given to the cause. When a child has a convulsion, parents must pay attention to the following points: 1. Lay the baby flat on the bed with the head to the side to prevent choking caused by oral secretions or vomit flowing into the trachea, and loosen the collar and pants to avoid affecting breathing. Do not hold the baby tightly in your arms, and do not shake and call the child, keep quiet and prohibit all unnecessary stimulation. 2.Place a small towel or pillow on the shoulder and neck, slightly elevate the shoulder and neck, and make the head slightly tilted back, which can prevent the tongue root from falling back to clear the airway. Remove secretions or phlegm from the mouth, nose and throat. 3.Do not press hard to stop the convulsion, otherwise it will cause injury to the baby’s hands and feet, such as fracture or dislocation. 4, general convulsions within 5 minutes can be self-relieved, if the attack more than 5 minutes need to actively give anti-convulsive drug treatment. After the convulsions stop, the baby should be immediately sent to a nearby hospital for further examination, early identification of the cause and treatment for the cause. During transportation to the hospital, the child should be closely observed, paying attention to exposing the mouth and nose and straightening the neck to keep the airway open. Do not wrap the child tightly in the quilt, which can easily make the child’s mouth and nose blocked, head and neck tilted forward, airway bending, resulting in an unobstructed airway, or even death by suffocation.