Sunday, July 5, 2015

Febrile Fits of my 1 year old daughter

My Pretty angel M2 had febrile fits for the second time yesterday! (First was in March 30 2015). 

First time : 
Scenario:
Note : No fever
Fits while I was feeding her. 

Duration:
Fits for 2 minutes

She settled in 2 minutes but was drowsy. We rushed to the hospital in 10 minutes. 

First aid: 
Nurse put 1/2 of 5 mg Frisium in her anus. 

The fever raised 99.8 F. After 10 minutes it was 101 F. We gave fever medicine. After half an hour, the fever started dropping.

Evaluation :
Done an EEG and MRI and the doctor has confirmed this to be Febrile Fits.

The EEG was not upto the doc's expectation but the MRI was clear.

Medicines: 
We were given a spray(MIDASPRAY) Midazolam Nasal Spray Dosage : spray in both nostrils
Paracetamol
Frisium 5 mg 1-0-1 for 3 days(or till fever lasts)

We are advised to have an follow up EEG after six months.

Second time :

Scenario:
Note : No fever
After giving her early dinner and while giving water she started becoming disoriented.

First aid reminder : 
Don't panic & act like a Head Nurse
Laid her on her sides on the floor
Switched on the fan to add ventilation to the room
Gave her nasal spray.
Took a small video of her. (To monitor the twists)

Gave Frisium medicine when she started settling down(completely wrong since her breathing was not normal yet.)

Duration:
Fits for 2 minutes
Difficulty in breathing for 5 to 10 minutes
Slept for 20 minutes. (While sleeping : Temp : 99.8 F. Gave Fever medicine + should give frisium now)
Normal Activity after waking up.

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