How to Stop a Child's Febrile Seizure
Instructions
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Stabilize your child. Before you attempt to stop the seizure, you need to make sure your child's in a safe position where she can't hurt herself. However, you shouldn't restrain her to stop the seizure.
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Take a wet washcloth and put it on your child's head. You'll want to use cool water and avoid shocking him by applying ice cubes directly on his face.
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Rub the towel over her face. Keep a bowl of cool water close by to keep the towel at a cool and comfortable temperature. If the water in bowl warms up quickly, you can place a couple of ice cubes in it.
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Time the seizure. If the seizure lasts for more than five to 10 minutes, you should call an ambulance for assistance in stopping the seizure.
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Take his temperature after the seizure ends. At this point, you can place him in a cool bath and give him fever reducing medication if a fever's still present.
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