EEG for children with complex febrile seizures
Pankaj B Shah, Saji James, Elayaraja Sivaprakasam
Abstract
Febrile seizures can be classified as simple or complex. Complex febrile seizures are associated with fever that lasts longer than 15 minutes, occur more than once within 24 hours, and are confined to one side of the child's body. It is common in some countries for doctors to recommend an electroencephalograph (EEG) for children with complex febrile seizures. A limited evidence base is available to support the use of EEG and its timing after complex febrile seizures among children.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineElectroencephalographyFebrile seizureEpilepsyMEDLINEPediatricsRandomized controlled trialMeta-analysisEpilepsy syndromesPsychiatryInternal medicinePolitical scienceLawEpilepsy research and treatmentNeonatal and fetal brain pathologyBacterial Infections and Vaccines