Treating children with high fever and convulsions "Things to avoid"

The article was written by MSc Pham Khac Tiep - Pediatrician, Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

High fever convulsion or rather, febrile convulsion. This is a convulsion condition that occurs in children who have a high fever, usually in the group of children 6 months - 5 years old, the child's nerve cells are not yet mature, so they are very sensitive to heat; Therefore, when the child has a high fever, it is very easy to have a seizure, if not treated promptly, the child can be life-threatening.

1. How high is a fever?

According to the World Health Organization, a baby is considered feverish when the baby's armpit temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius. In which, fever is classified as follows:
Mild fever: 37.5 - 38.5 degrees Celsius Moderate fever : 38.5 – 39 degrees Celsius High fever: over 39 degrees Celsius

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2. Risk of convulsion

During a convulsion, especially a prolonged convulsion, it will cause a lack of oxygen to the brain and other vital organs, which can be fatal.
Children often vomit, so it is easy to block the airways, causing respiratory failure.

3. Things to avoid when dealing with febrile seizures

Avoid sharp objects around the child's area, because of the risk of injury during a seizure. Do not use your hands or breakable objects, but stick a wooden stick, between your child's teeth. Do not hold the child tightly when the taste convulsion can cause bone and joint damage in the child. Do not use oral antipyretics because at this time the child cannot swallow and can easily cause choking. Children should not be moved during a convulsion.

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Pediatrics department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children, .... With modern equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread. Along with that is the dedication from the doctors with professional experience with pediatric patients, making the examination no longer a concern of the parents.
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