Original Articles
A survey on febrile seizures at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
Authors:
G Liyanage ,
Paediatrics, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo, LK
TUN De Silva,
Paediatrics, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo, LK
BJC Perera
Paediatrics, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo, LK
Abstract
Objectives To evaluate demographic, clinical and management aspects of febrile convulsions.
Method A prospective study was carried out on all children admitted to Lady Ridgeway Hospital with a diagnosis of febrile convulsions during June and July 2002. Children with a history of afebrile seizures and those with evidence of a neurodevelopmental deficit or central nervous system infection were excluded. Data was obtained from medical records and direct interview of parents/guardians of children with febrile convulsions using a pre-tested validated questionnaire.
Results 330 children were admitted with febrile convulsions. Male to female ratio was 3:2. The mean age was 22 months. Approximately 25% had a history of febrile convulsions in first degree relatives. 25% had complex febrile seizures. 80% of seizures occurred within 24 hours of the onset of fever. 24 (7%) children received long term prophylaxis for recurring febrile convulsions. Upper respiratory tract infection was the commonest trigger factor. 48% of the parents/guardians did not have a satisfactory knowledge of first aid.
Key words: Febrile seizures, children
doi: 10.4038/sljch.v34i4.389
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2005; 34: 109-13
How to Cite:
Liyanage, G., De Silva, T. and Perera, B., 2009. A survey on febrile seizures at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 34(4), pp.109–113. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v34i4.389
Published on
06 Mar 2009.
Peer Reviewed
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