Febrile convulsions

Abstract

Febrile convulsions affect 2-5% of children. Febrile convulsions affect children between the ages of six months and six years. Simple febrile convulsions last less than 10 minutes and have no focal features. Complex febrile convulsions have features that include a prolonged seizure, focal onset or recurrence during the one illness. A seizure lasting longer than five minutes should be actively medically managed. The clinician should do a thorough assessment for a source of infection, with a high index of suspicion for meningitis. There are no long-term adverse outcomes of simple febrile convulsions. An EEG is not required for a child who has simple febrile convulsions.