title: Managing febrile seizures in children.
abstract: A febrile seizure is a benign convulsion that occurs in infants or small children and is brought on by fever without evidence of meningitis or encephalitis. Little is known about the etiology, but pharmacologic treatment should be easy to administer, have virtually no adverse effects, and be efficacious. Supporting the family is also crucial during this stressful event.
authors.affiliation: Planned Parenthood of North East Pennsylvania, Scranton, PA, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Champi
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Gaffney-Yocum
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D003294:Seizures, Febrile / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy