Question
When a child exhibits symptoms of a cold such as a runny nose and sneezing, accompanied by low-grade fever, followed by a sudden rise in body temperature to over 40 degrees Celsius, and loss of consciousness, what are the main emergency first aid methods for pediatric high fever seizures?
Answer
When a child experiences a high fever seizure, the first step is to move the child to a quiet and well-ventilated environment, placing them on their back and turning them to the side to prevent vomit from blocking the airway. Remove any sharp objects around to prevent injury to the child. Loosen the child’s clothing buttons to maintain airway unobstructed. If the child shows grinding teeth, insert an appropriate object between their teeth to prevent biting their tongue. After completing these steps, immediately dial the emergency number to seek professional medical assistance.