Febrile seizures that occur in toddler is frightening for the mothers and the elderly, because if the child often has a febrile seizure in a long time, it will bring bad effects on health both physically and psychologically, such as mental retardation and numerous other disorders.
Seizures usually arise as a result of the continued high fever that 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 seizure, the body like jerks, saliva, vomiting, skin looks a little bit dark, even in some cases there are missing awarness. Seizure generally occurs a few seconds until menit, but at certain cases seizures can last up to 15 minutes.
According to some experts seizures ephemeral fever (seconds) will not be a significant impact, but if this situation continues long and repeated as soon as possible do an action and help to avoid any hazards such as brain damage as an early sign of a more serious disease.
Here are some of the first aid you need to do when babies and children suffering from a febrile seizure, namely:
Evacuation of children to the place that is as safe as the floor, a mattress and away from objects and hazardous environments (such as near water, fire)
Angle your head to one of the side because of easy to remove if there is fluid in the airways, so that the child will not choke.
Loosen clothing worn in order not to affected the child's breathing (shortness of breath)
Do not insert something or anything to the child's mouth during febrile seizures occur, including medicines.
If the child has difficulty breathing (apnoe) or blue skin (cianosis) immediately brought to the hospital to get a more comprehensive aid.