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First aid method Child convulses from high fever Have the child lie on their side with their head turned to one side. Do not use any materials to stuff your mouth. Avoid using cold water to wipe yourself. Hurry and take him to the hospital.
Dr. Sakarn Bunnag, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said the seizures were caused by high fever. It is a medical emergency. which can be found all year round Because young children have a chance of having a high fever for many different reasons, including the common cold. Tonsillitis, rash or diarrhea when the fever is 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher. In young children aged 6 months to 5-6 years, especially in the first 1-2 years of age, there is a risk of having febrile seizures. This is most common during the first 1-2 days of having a fever.
Child has convulsions due to high fever First aid method
Guidelines for parents or guardians who have young children in this age range Then he had a seizure due to a high fever.
– Parents and guardians must try to be mindful.
– In the case of a small child and able to hold a position while having a seizure. Have the position lie on your side and turn your head to one side. Avoid propping up on pillows. This position will help prevent choking.
Contraindications in the case of a child having a seizure due to a high fever
– Do not use any equipment or materials. including parents’ fingers put into the patient’s mouth
– Refrain from giving medicine or water by mouth while having a seizure.
– Avoid trying to press the patient’s limbs with a speculum during a seizure.
– Take the patient to the hospital or call 1669. During that time, the parents try to time the seizure to provide information for the doctor.
Notice whether the patient has a dark green mouth and skin color or not. Along with trying to wipe the patient all the way while taking him to the hospital. Use room temperature water and avoid using cold water. Until you get to the hospital or receive appropriate treatment.
Dr. Thanin Wechachapinan, Director of the Neurology Institute Added that For cases where the patient has a seizure from a high fever Treatment focuses on trying to lower the patient’s body temperature. Wiping to reduce fever is therefore very important in treatment.
Initially, the patient should remove all clothing. Use a soft cloth moistened with water to wipe the entire body, both front and back. Covers the armpits Repeatedly wiping the legs and joints several times until the fever subsides.
If the patient feels normal Allow patients to take paracetamol to reduce fever. And try to encourage the patient to sip water often. so that the patient receives enough water and to help the body cope with elevated temperatures.
Seizures in children may in some cases be caused by genetics.
Seizures in some patients may be inherited genetically from their parents. Therefore, in families where parents have a history of febrile seizures It will make your baby more likely to have seizures when he has a high fever.
By convulsions due to this fever There will be no effect on the patient’s growth, learning or development. Except in cases with abnormalities from other neurological diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to see a doctor for further evaluation and appropriate treatment.
This is to confirm the cause of the seizure. and provide useful advice for maintenance as well as to prevent repeated seizures in the future
