Nursing interventions in children under 5 years of age presenting with febrile seizures

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https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v7i2.2954

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nurses, pediatric, intensive care units, neonatal; intensive care units, pediatric, (Source: DeCS)

Abstract

Objective: to identify nursing interventions in children under 5 years of age presenting febrile seizures. Method: Systematic review of 15 research works under the documentary analysis technique. Results and conclusions: Nursing staff dealing with febrile seizures in emergency rooms, hospitals, pediatric outpatient clinics should be trained to recognize them, provide appropriate first care, follow-up and treatment. Training of nursing staff in specialized protocols is crucial to ensure proper patient management, adequate quality of care, and avoidance of complications, as described in the document. Comprehensive management including preventive/prophylactic, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment is required.

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Published

2023-08-15

How to Cite

Salas-Borja, L. M., Ortega-Guevara, N. M., Romero-Fernández, A. J., & Núñez-Zuñiga, A. L. (2023). Nursing interventions in children under 5 years of age presenting with febrile seizures. Revista Arbitrada Interdisciplinaria De Ciencias De La Salud. Salud Y Vida, 7(2), 389–396. https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v7i2.2954

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