Significance of febrile convulsions and its management

ABSTRACT

The problem of febrile convulsions in the infant and the young child has been reviewed from the aspect of potential neurologic sequellae, the prognosis for recurrence of seizures and the emphasis on the management of the condition during an acute episode. Because of the potential hazards of recurrent attacks, the continuous administration of antiepileptic drugs is recom-mended, in all cases of febrile convulsions for a period of three to four year.