Convulsión febril / Febrile seizure
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
; 25(3): 258-262, 2014. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-795854
Responsible library:
CL36.1
ABSTRACT
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...
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Seizures, Febrile
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán/CL
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Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile/CL