Question
Main Symptoms: During a recurrence, the child loses consciousness, experiences whole-body twitching and stiffness, eyes roll upwards, clenches their teeth tightly, and tilts their head backward. Onset Date: July 24th. Lab Test Results: No abnormalities found in the blood. Sudden seizures are a common emergency in pediatrics, especially prevalent in infants and young children. Caused by various factors or pathogenic causes that disrupt brain nerve function, they manifest as sudden, whole-body or regional muscle spasms that are either tonic or clonic, often accompanied by consciousness disorders. The incidence of pediatric seizures is high, with approximately 5-6% of children having experienced one or more seizures. Frequent recurrence or persistent seizures can be life-threatening and may leave severe sequelae, affecting the child’s intellectual development and health.
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When a child has a sudden seizure, parents often become very anxious and rush to take the child to the emergency room. In fact, most pediatric seizures can be relieved within one to two minutes. By the time they arrive at the hospital, the seizure has stopped and the child’s consciousness has returned to normal. Therefore, when a child has a recurrence of seizures, it should be stopped immediately to prevent prolonged seizures that could cause oxygen deficiency brain damage. Especially for newborns, it can lead to severe brain damage. If a child has repeated and persistent seizures, they should be taken to the hospital immediately. Before seeking medical attention, parents should do the following: 1. Keep calm and avoid all unnecessary stimulation. Place the child on a bed, loosen the buttons on their clothes and belts to help them relax as much as possible. Keep the child’s head flat and face turned to one side to prevent vomiting or secretions from causing suffocation. If a child has a seizure on the road or in an inconvenient place, first move them to a convenient and safe location before proceeding with treatment. 2. Alternate between rubbing the child’s hands and feet and observing whether their eyes are fixed or their limbs are stiff. 3. Prevent injury to the child’s body, especially preventing tongue bites. Use a towel