Question
Recently, some parents have reported that their children have been experiencing persistent fever, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius. Despite giving fever-reducing medicine and physical cooling, high fever seizures still occur occasionally. In such situations, how should one handle a pediatric high fever seizure?
Answer
When a child experiences a high fever seizure, the first priority is to use a tongue depressor or a hard object to place between the teeth to prevent tongue bite injuries. Next, medication should be administered to calm the child to prevent further convulsions, while simultaneously performing intramuscular medication for cooling or physical cooling. Once the condition stabilizes, further examination should be conducted to determine the cause of the high fever, and treatment should be administered according to the diagnosis. Whether it is intramuscular medication or sedative medication, it should be strictly followed as per medical instructions.