Safety At Home

Febrile Convulsions

[st_box title=”WARNING” type=”warning”]DO NOT cool the child by sponging or bathing, but remove excess clothing.[/st_box]

Convulsions in infants and children may be due to fever, infection, epilepsy or other conditions. Febrile convulsions are usually brief, lasting no more than 5 minutes.

Signs & symptoms

• fever
• muscle stiffening
• twitching or jerking of face and limbs
• eyes rolling upwards
• blue face and lips
• unconsciousness.

What to do

1. During the convulsion

• place the child on the floor for safety
• turn the child on their side
• DO NOT restrain the child.

2. After the convulsion

• follow DRSABCD
• remove excess clothing or wrappings
• seek medical attention if necessary.

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