Question
When a child experiences symptoms such as whole-body twitching, dazed eyes, and frothing at the mouth during a fever, it is diagnosed as a seizure caused by high fever. What checks and nursing measures should be taken for the child?
Answer
For pediatric seizures, the primary task is to closely monitor the body temperature and keep it below 38 degrees Celsius. Repeated seizures caused by high fever may lead to permanent brain damage in children. It is advisable to have fever-reducing medication on hand at home for use when medical treatment cannot be sought immediately at night. During the day, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for examination. Seizures often occur in children aged between 6 months and 3 years, sometimes with a family history. They typically occur in the early stages of illness, when body temperature rises, accompanied by cold limbs and pale complexion, and may recur. Multiple seizures can lead to brain hypoxia, affecting the child’s intellectual development. Therefore, it is recommended that parents pay close attention to their child’s condition on a daily basis.