EPIDEMIC CONVULSIONS

Febrile Convulsions

DEFINITION OF SIMPLE FEBRILE CONVULSIONS In order to appreciate current concepts of febrile convulsions, it is important to consider briefly some of the views expressed by earlier investigators. One of the earliest references to the condition is that of Husler (1921) who stated that febrile convulsions were not related to epilepsy. Faxen (1935) and Herlitz (1942) both agreed that children with ...

A Case of Convulsions

as a result of which he opened his mouth, looked terrified and began to shiver. Since then he had three ?| four attacks of shivering with convulsions and transien loss of consciousness. Previous history revealed that the boy was moj mischievous and disobedient than others of his age. -fj is said to have been forecasting the weather correctly for the last few years. In fact the neighbours had co...

Convulsions and television viewing.

Factors affecting the two-stage equilibration rebreathing procedure for the measurement of mixed venous Pco2 are discussed. The most important practical conclusion is that the volume of gas in the bag should not be more than twice the tidal volume; but the exact ratio is not critical. Suitable equipment is described. Practical problems and variations in technique are described in detail. We are...

Case of Puerperal Convulsions

Viruses and febrile convulsions.

In 276 children admitted to hospital with febrile convulsions a wide range of virus types was identified by means of nasopharyngeal secretions and cough/nasal swabs. The overall virus identification rate was 49%. Analysis of age, sex, family history, and past history showed no marked differences between the virus-positive and the virus-negative children. More than 80% had symptoms of respirator...