First Aid Step in Children - Febrile seizures that occur in infancy is frightening for the mothers and the elderly, how not, if the child often has a febrile seizure in a long time will bring unfavorable impact on health both physically and psychologically, such as mental retardation and a variety of other disorders .
Seizures (step) usually arise as a result of continued high fever untreated, seizures caused by fever usually occurs in infants and children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Some signs in infants or children who experience such a step, the body like jerks, saliva, vomiting, skin looks a little bit dark, even in some cases there are up lost consciousness. Seizures usually occur a few seconds to a minute, but in some cases seizures can last up to 15 minutes.
According to some experts if febrile seizures took place shortly (seconds) would not be a significant impact, but if this situation continues long and repetitive action as soon as possible and help so as not to cause harm such as brain damage as an early sign of a more serious disease.
Here are some first aid you need to do when babies and children suffering from febrile seizures, namely:
- Safe evacuation of children to the place as floors, mattresses and away from objects and hazardous environments (such as near water, fire)
- Angle your head to one side because of easy to remove if there is fluid in the respiratory tract, or that children do not choke.
- Loosen clothing worn so as not to interfere with the child's breathing (shortness of breath)
- Do not put anything or any child at the mouth of febrile seizures occur, including medication.
- If the child has difficulty breathing (apnoe) or bluish skin (cianosis) immediately brought to the hospital to get a more comprehensive help.
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