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    Febrile convulsions are brief seizures that may occur in children with a fever. During a convulsion, place the child on their side on the floor for safety and do not restrain them. After the convulsion, remove excess clothing and follow first aid procedures (DRSABCD) if needed. Signs of a febrile convulsion include fever, muscle stiffening, twitching or jerking of the face and limbs, eyes rolling upwards, and a blue face or lips. Seek medical attention if the convulsion lasts more than 5 minutes.

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    Febrile convulsions are brief seizures that may occur in children with a fever. During a convulsion, place the child on their side on the floor for safety and do not restrain them. After the convulsion, remove excess clothing and follow first aid procedures (DRSABCD) if needed. Signs of a febrile convulsion include fever, muscle stiffening, twitching or jerking of the face and limbs, eyes rolling upwards, and a blue face or lips. Seek medical attention if the convulsion lasts more than 5 minutes.

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    Febrile convulsions are brief seizures that may occur in children with a fever. During a convulsion, place the child on their side on the floor for safety and do not restrain them. After the convulsion, remove excess clothing and follow first aid procedures (DRSABCD) if needed. Signs of a febrile convulsion include fever, muscle stiffening, twitching or jerking of the face and limbs, eyes rolling upwards, and a blue face or lips. Seek medical attention if the convulsion lasts more than 5 minutes.

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    Febrile convulsions

    first aid

    What to do

    DO NOT cool the child by


    sponging or bathing, but
    remove excess clothing.

    1. During the convulsion:


    place the child on the floor for safety
    turn the child on their side

    Convulsions in infants and children


    may be due to fever, infection,
    epilepsy or other conditions. Febrile
    convulsions are usually brief, lasting
    no more than 5 minutes.

    Signs & symptoms


    fever
    muscle stiffening
    twitching or jerking of face and
    limbs
    eyes rolling upwards
    blue face and lips
    unconsciousness.

    DO NOT restrain the child.

    2. After the convulsion:


    follow DRSABCD
    remove excess clothing or wrappings
    seek medical attention if necessary.

    SAVE A LIFE
    WWW.STJOHN.ORG.AU 1300360455

    Version Sept. 2014.

    Warning

    St John Ambulance Australia. St John first aid protocols are for the Australian market only. All care has been taken in preparing the information but St John takes no
    responsibility for its use by other parties or individuals. This information is not a substitute for first aid training. St John recommends practical first aid training courses.

    In a medical emergency,
    call Triple Zero (000) for
    an ambulance.

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