I. What is febrile convulsions?
Febrile convulsions are defined as convulsions that occur in children in the early stages of respiratory infections or other infectious diseases, when the body temperature rises ≥39°C. Intracranial infections and other organic or metabolic diseases that cause convulsions need to be excluded. The main manifestations are sudden onset of generalized or localized tonic or clonic convulsions of the muscles, bilateral eye gazing, squinting, straightening or upturning, with loss of consciousness. Convulsions can occur in children of all ages (except neonatal period), and are more common in children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Second, how to deal with convulsions?
1, first of all, parents should remain calm, immediately lay the child down, untie the collar button, head slightly back, chin slightly protruding forward, without a pillow, or to the pillow lying down, head to the side, so that oral secretions are easy to flow out, with a handkerchief or gauze in time to remove the child’s mouth, nose secretions, so as not to cause asphyxia.
2, parents should not hug or shake the child, pick up the child or call loudly, can gently hold the child’s body, do not forceful pressure, so as not to cause joint damage, fracture.
3.If there is a case of dental closure, pay attention to prevent the tongue from being bitten, use a metal spoon handle wrapped with gauze and put it in the mouth between the upper and lower molars.
4, pay attention to the specific performance of the observation of the convulsion, such as that side of the limb twitching, eyes have not stared, there is no incontinence, how long the seizure, in order to provide detailed information on the condition when seeking medical attention.
5, conditions can be measured body temperature (oral temperature measurement is prohibited).
6.When having a convulsion, avoid any food or drink, including water, and feed medicine (to prevent choking). Do I need to seek medical attention? All children with convulsions should go to the emergency room, especially if they are blue or have convulsions for more than 2-3 minutes, they should immediately call “120” and go to the hospital.
How to prevent children with a history of convulsions?
1. Strengthen nutrition, enhance physical fitness, and improve resistance.
2. Increase and decrease clothing at the right time, pay attention to weather changes; try not to go to public places with a lot of people to prevent colds.
3.When someone at home has a cold, pay attention to isolation, wash hands regularly, and minimize direct contact with children.4 Especially for children with a history of febrile convulsions, parents should closely observe temperature changes and actively reduce fever. If necessary, you can use some drugs to prevent convulsions according to the doctor’s medical advice.