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Febrile seizure โ FY quick guide โ ๏ธ ๐ง
โ ๏ธ ๐ง Febrile seizure
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Generalised seizure with fever in a young child; exclude CNS infection or metabolic causes.
๐ First actions
If ongoing beyond 5 minutes use seizure pathway; when resolved assess consciousness, fever source and meningitis signs.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Document seizure duration, focality and recurrence and provide parental advice.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Antipyretics do not prevent febrile seizures; avoid diagnosing simple febrile seizure in atypical cases.
Source:NICE NG143. Checked: 3 November 2026 for linked source; the entire topic has not undergone independent clinical sign-off. Follow your trust guidelines and senior advice. Not a standalone treatment protocol.