Question
What should I do if a child has a fever and has seizures?
Answer
First, lay the child on their side, loosen their collar, and clear any secretions from the mouth, nose, and throat to keep the airways clear and prevent suffocation. Place a dental guard between the upper and lower molars to prevent tongue biting. Next, take the child to the hospital for treatment. Methods to control seizures include acupuncture therapy, oral or intravenous sedatives, and if oral or intravenous administration is difficult, consider using retention enema. For children with seizures caused by high fever due to bacterial or viral infections, antibiotic treatment for the infection should be used.