Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

Prophylactic antipyretics or anticonvulsant are _____ indicated in febrile seizures

~_____% of patients will experience recurrent seizures after their first febrile seizure

When a febrile seizure lasts > _____ it is termed febrile status epilepticus

What is the abortive management for prolonged febrile seizures? _____

_____ are seizures triggered by a fever (>38ºc)affecting children aged 6 months to 5 years in the absence of CNS infection

What advice should be given for chickenpox infectivity? _____

Febrile seizures are mostly _____ seizures

Hint: type

Chickenpox is contagious starting _____ days before the onset of exanthem until 5 days after (when the rash is crusted)

Chickenpox rarely presents with prodromal symptoms such as _____ 2-3 days prior to onset of rash

Can chickenpox present on the palms & soles? _____