Febrile Convulsions among Children Admitted in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers

Introduction: Febrile convulsion is defined as seizures occurring in children with fever in the absence of any brain pathology. It is usually a frightening experience for the caregivers and parents who in the bid to stop the seizure can apply harmful substances on the child before presenting to the hospital. This study seeks to determine the prevalence and pattern of febrile convulsion in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Patients and Methods: Retrospective study of children admitted to the paediatrics emergency ward from October 2017 to October 2019 was carried out. Patient’s records were used to retrieve relevant information. Descriptive analysis was done, test of significance was by chi square and a p value of ≤ 0.05 was significant. Please read full article - http://www.journalajorrin.com/index.php/AJORRIN/