Patient's question:
My child has been running a fever recently. Sometimes the temperature is as high as nearly 40 degrees. We have given him fever-reducing medicine and applied physical cooling methods, but the fever has persisted. At times, it even reaches a high fever that causes convulsions. What should I do in this situation? How should I handle high fever convulsions in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child with high fever and convulsions experiences a seizure, the first step is to place a tongue depressor or a hard object between the teeth to prevent tongue bite. Then, medication should be used for sedation to prevent further convulsions. At the same time, intramuscular medication or physical cooling methods should be applied to reduce the fever. After the condition is controlled, the cause of the high fever should be examined. Once the cause is confirmed, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Whether it is intramuscular medication or sedative medication, it must be taken according to the doctor's instructions.