A 2-year-old girl was discharged from the ED last night with a presumptive simple febrile convulsion and no investigations. She returns after a self-terminating tonic-clonic seizure.
| Observation |
Result |
| GCS |
6 (E1 M4 V1) |
| Heart rate |
146/min |
| SpO2 |
90% room air |
| Temperature |
36.6 C |
| Respiratory rate |
12/min |
| Capillary refill |
<2 seconds |
List four (4) risk factors for recurrence of febrile convulsion.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
List three (3) immediate bedside procedures you would perform.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
She has another tonic-clonic seizure. List one (1) parenteral medication and dose to terminate the seizure immediately.
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
List one (1) parenteral medication and dose to prevent further seizures.
(Marked out of 1.0)
/ 1
List three (3) causes of seizure, apart from febrile convulsion, that should be considered.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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