ABSTRACT

Febrile seizure (FS) is a neurologic condition affecting 2-5 % of children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years. It is also known as a fever-induced seizure. This retrospective study analyzed the prevalence and management of FS in the East Marathwada region. FS is the most common presentation in the pediatric and emergency departments. The objective of the current study was to investigate the epidemiology, clinical and non-clinical presentation, and to understand the new potential risk factors for prevention, enhanced prognosis, and management of FS. This study was conducted on the patients of FS from March 2022 to February 2023 in the District Civil Hospital, Osmanabad. The data was collected in the specially designed case record form approved by the hospital administration. These data were compiled on a patient information sheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean, and standard deviation. There are a total of 124 (N) cases of FS among which the majority of the patients were male children (59.67%) and simple FS is the most common presentation (70.96%). The annual prevalence rate of FS was found to be 10.3% per 1000 people. Children living in rural areas have a greater chance of FS occurrence, so there’s a need to educate the children and their families regarding a healthy and hygienic lifestyle to prevent seizures due to the fever. Spreading awareness and prevention strategies through the government amongst healthcare professionals and patient caregivers will help us achieve a lower prevalence rate of FS in India. Keywords: Febrile seizure, Simple febrile seizure, Hyponatremia, Clobazam
Publication date: 01/12/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.12.8277