04 | Febrile Seizure with Kaley Mounce, FNP-C

Kaley Mounce, a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric neurology, discusses febrile seizures. The episode covers the basics, including their causes, symptoms, and classification into simple and complex categories. Practical advice is offered on assessing and managing children who present with febrile seizures in the emergency room. The discussion provides insights into history taking, physical examination, appropriate diagnostic tests, and strategies for educating and reassuring anxious parents. Complex febrile seizures and febrile status epilepticus are also examined, with recommendations on when to seek a neurology consultation. Personal anecdotes and case studies add valuable context, rounding out the episode with actionable and practical information.

Link to references: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9396974/

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-features-and-evaluation-of-febrile-seizures?search=febril...