Febrile seizures

EBM Guidelines
Jun 10, 2024 • Latest change Nov 3, 2025
Kirsi Mikkonen

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  • Effective first aid must be provided during the seizure Acute care of seizures of cerebral origin in children1.
  • Severe infections must be excluded (central nervous system infection, sepsis).
  • The benign nature of febrile seizures is explained to the parents and advice is given how to act in case of a recurring seizure; buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam can be given, as necessary, for home use.

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