Pediatr Emerg Med J.  2021 Jun;8(1):16-22. 10.22470/pemj.2020.00157.

Risk factors for repeated febrile seizures during the same febrile illness

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  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Purpose
We aimed to identify the factors associated with the repeated febrile seizures (RFS), defined as recurrent seizures during the same febrile illness.
Methods
We reviewed the medical records of children with febrile seizure who visited 4 academic emergency departments from October 2016 through September 2018. Differences were identified in variables regarding clinical and laboratory characteristics between the children with and without RFS. The RFS was the primary outcome. Logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the occurrence of RFS.
Results
Among 1,551 children, 922 were included in the study, of whom, 198 (21.5%) underwent RFS. Of the children with RFS, 188 (94.9%) underwent the recurrences within the initial 24 hours. Logistic regression showed focal seizure (adjusted odds ratio, 6.67; 95% confidence interval, 2.37-18.82), venous pH < 7.31 (5.89; 3.13-11.08), and postictal drowsiness > 30 minutes (1.90; 1.30-2.78) as the factors for RFS.
Conclusion
In children with febrile seizure, focal seizure, acidosis, and prolonged postictal state may be independent risk factors for RFS. These findings may be informed to healthcare professionals and parents caring for children with febrile seizure.

Keyword

Acidosis; Child; Confusion; Recurrence; Risk Factors; Seizures, Febrile
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