Convulsión febril

Authors

  • Mario Matamala C. Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán. Programa Neuropediatría
  • Miguel Guzmán N. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Servicio de Emergencia
  • Javiera Aguirre E. Universidad de Chile

Abstract

Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder in the pediatric population and represent a frequent cause of consultation in emergency departments, confirming its importance. We present an updated and practical review regarding this pathology, along with an operative definition that supports the application of a flowchart that integrates concepts and procedures that can be easily applied at any location nationwide. This review is designed to provide an analytic framework regarding pediatric febrile seizures, as well as present a guideline based on our experience in the emergency department by summarizing the main benzodiazepines in actual use that have been proved to be both safe and effective in treating this disorder, such as lorazepam and midazolam

Keywords:

Convulsiones Febriles, Convulsiiones