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Download Full Text (919 KB)
Download Seizure: Febrile (Simple and Complex) Algorithm (224 KB)
Download Simple Febrile Seizure Discharge Instructions-English (101 KB)
Download Simple Febrile Seizure Discharge Instructions - Spanish (98 KB)
Download Complex Febrile Seizure Discharge Instructions-English (104 KB)
Download Complex Febrile Seizure Discharge Instructions - Spanish (102 KB)
Publication Date
8-2024
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Clinical Pathway
To provide care standards for the child presenting to the acute care setting for a febrile seizure. The Seizure: Febrile Clinical Pathway renders guidance regarding recommended assessment and treatment to minimize variation of care.
Target Users
Physicians (Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, Fellows, Resident Physicians); Advanced Practice Providers; Nurses
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Seizure: Febrile" (2024). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/clinical_pathways/17
Comments
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients with common or high-risk clinical conditions when national or international guidelines are not available or applicable. Clinical Pathways are informed by methodical review of scientific literature and the consensus of a multidisciplinary committee of subject matter experts and key stakeholders at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Processes within Clinical Pathways may be specific to Children’s Mercy Kansas City and should be evaluated before applying to a different setting.
Clinical Pathways are updated on a revision schedule. Primary files will always be the most current update. Previous revisions are available upon request from Children’s Mercy Library Services.
Algorithm Finalized/Revised: Jan 2016; August 2024