Β A rapid rise in body temperature can cause convulsions. This occurs most often in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Β A convulsion can occur with a temperature change from the normal 37ΕC to as little as 38.5ΕC.
Signs and symptoms Symptoms can include: Β fever
Β muscle stiffening
Β twitching or jerking of face or limbs
Β eyes rolling upwards
Β blue lips, face, earlobes, fingernails
Β loss of consciousness.
What to do During the convulsion 1 Place the child on their side for safety. 2 DO NOT restrain the child. 3 DO NOT cool the child by sponging or bathing, but do remove excess clothing.
After the convulsion 4 Follow DRSABCD. 5 Remove excess clothing or wrappings. 6 Seek medical aid.
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