PPT-Febrile Seizures: A Case Discussion

Ryan Em C Dalman MD MBA 070070 Cocococom Bulsyon ehem Outline Objectives Case Presentation Case Discussion Objectives Present a case of Simple Febrile Seizures. E. PILEPTIC. / N. on. . Epileptic. What is that ???. Dr. . Samir. . Khalil. Consultant Pediatric Neurologist. Makassed Hospital. Clinical Assistant Professor. Al-Quds University. Al-. Quds. University. Lydia Burland. Learning Outcomes. By the end of the session you should;. Know of the common causes of seizure, including febrile fits and childhood epilepsy syndromes. Be able to explain to parents pathophysiology, as well as further investigation and management. The infant was noted to be coughing with nasal catarrh for the last 5 days. Hours before the seizure episode, his temperature was taken to be 38.9C. . Perinatal. and postnatal histories were unremarkable. . Part 2 of 4. Neurology/Heme-Onc. 18April2014. Chauncey D. Tarrant, M.D.. Chief of Residents 13-14. 3% . of Initial Certifying Exam!!!. Pediatrics In Review Articles. Seizures. Malformations. PIR Quiz. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and Your Local Health Department. Febrile Seizures. Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics. www.healthychildren.org. What is a Febrile Seizure?. Febrile Neutropenia. !!. Please. take this brief pre-module quiz. 2. https://. goo.gl/forms/82ZE0vVBKgVwa9cQ2. This module works a lot better in “presentation” mode. 3. Outline. General principles and importance of FN. A . condition of disturbed brain activity that causes changes in a person’s attention or behavior.. Epilepsy is a disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over a period of time. Seizures are a disorder of brain function due to a medical condition, injury to the brain or cause may be unknown. Seldom associated with brain damage.. CHILD NEUROLOGIST. Febrile Seizures. Febrile seizures are seizures that . occur. . between the age of 6 and 60 . mo. . with a temperature of . 38C . or higher. ,. . that are not the result of central nervous system infection . Dr. Pushpa Raj Sharma FCPS. Professor of Child Health. Institute of Medicine. Definitions. Seizure:. A sudden, involuntary, time-limited alteration in behavior, motor activity, autonomic function, consciousness, or sensation, accompanied by an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Dr M . Anas. Asstt. Professor. Atfal. (pediatrics), AKTC, AMU. Definition:. Febrile . seizures are the commonest provoked seizures affecting 3-5% children. They are . accompanied by fever (> 38. Febrile Seizures. When to Image Based on . Choosing . Wisely. ®. . and ACR Appropriateness . Criteria. ®. What Is R-SCAN?. 2. C. ollaborative activity . for referring clinicians and radiologists to improve patient . Strategies for different systems. Seizures as a common medical issue. 10% of the population has 1-2 seizures over a lifetime. 1-1.5% of the population has recurrent seizures consistent with epilepsy—This is likely to be an underestimate if febrile seizures are included.. fever, usually in children under five years of age.comes on very quickly. This rapid change in temperature EmergencyDepartmentfact sheetsFebrile Convulsion in Childrenwww.health.qld.gov.au/emergency Inclusion Criteria or recurrent febrile seizures s of age ICU status, trauma, chronic systemic illness Complex Febrile Seizure Prolonged duratio�n 5 minutes or focal At onset of febrile illne