Résumé
Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder in the pediatric population and represent a frequent cause of consultation in emergency departments, confirming its importance. We present an updated and practical review regarding this pathology, along with an operative definition that supports the application of a flowchart that integrates concepts and procedures that can be easily applied at any location nationwide. This review is designed to provide an analytic framework regarding pediatric febrile seizures, as well as present a guideline based on our experience in the emergency department by summarizing the main benzodiazepines in actual use that have been proved to be both safe and effective in treating this disorder, such as lorazepam and midazolam...