Patient discussions
A first febrile seizure in a child is a frightening experience. Parents' concerns may continue long after the seizure abates.
Child should be protected from injury during the seizure.
Some children have a susceptibility to febrile seizures that resolves before the age of 6 years.
The risk of non-febrile seizures and epilepsy is small.
Recurrence is likely, usually within the year, but some preventive measures can be successful.
If a seizure develops and lasts longer than 3 to 5 minutes, child should be taken to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Parents should receive CPR training.
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