Many parents have reported that their children are experiencing symptoms of fever accompanied by convulsions, which not only endangers their physical health but also increases the possibility of brain damage and dehydration. Parents should pay extra attention, and once corresponding symptoms are detected, emergency measures should be taken based on the specific situation. However, many parents of children are not familiar with the correct methods of handling it. Below is a brief introduction and popularization.
What is the cause of a child's fever and convulsions?
In fact, febrile seizures in children refer to febrile seizures, immature brain development, or a family history of inheritance, which are some of the more common reasons. Eyegaze, upward gaze, clenched fists, lower limb rigidity, and foaming at the mouth are common symptoms of fever and convulsions in most children. Some children may experience only one symptom during fever and convulsions. For children with a history of seizures, parents should closely monitor their body temperature and promptly administer antipyretic medication.
During a child's fever, there may be an increase in the excitability of nerve cells, and due to the child's growth and development, the development of nerve cells in the central nervous system is not yet fully developed. Specifically, the development of synapses and synapses between nerve cells is not in a particularly complete state, which can lead to abnormal power generation in the cells of the central nervous system under the influence of fever. In addition, this electrode is prone to generalization and can also generate abnormal brainwaves to induce seizures in children, which can easily lead to seizures if the child has a fever. For different reasons, the resulting seizures may also vary.
What are the correct methods to handle children's fever and convulsions?
(1) Parents should not panic, as this type of febrile seizure is quite common in clinical practice. They should remain calm and handle it calmly.
(2) Let the child lie flat, tilt their head to one side, undo their collar, and ensure smooth breathing. If a child's mouth is found to have secretions, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the child from accidentally inhaling secretions into the lungs and avoid the risk of aspiration pneumonia or suffocation.
(3) Generally, convulsions usually last for 3 to 5 minutes. During the entire seizure process, attention should be paid to observing the specific manifestations of the attack, including the movements of the eyes, complexion, and limbs. The duration of the attack should be recorded in order to report the condition more clearly to the doctor.
3. Fever and convulsions, parents should avoid four things: (1) Do not forcefully pry open the child's mouth, insert hard objects such as fingers, chopsticks, tongue depressors, etc. into the mouth. Forcing objects into the mouth can damage the child's gums and easily cause difficulty breathing;
(2) Do not shake or pat the child, and do not control the child by fixing the body or pressing, trying to stop the convulsions. These practices can easily cause soft tissue contusions, dislocations, and even fractures to the child;
(3) Do not pinch or puncture acupoints in people. Currently, there is no clinical evidence to prove any help in stopping twitching, and it is easy to pinch children.
(4) Do not give medication or water to children during convulsions, as it may cause coughing, aspiration pneumonia, suffocation, etc;
Fever and convulsions are common symptoms in children aged 3 months to 6 years old. Parents must promptly send their children to the hospital for examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Many children's fever and convulsions occur at home or on the way, and parents should provide emergency treatment based on the specific situation to avoid the risk of life-threatening situations.