Do Antipyretics Prevent Febrile Convulsions?

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-17-7-1

Do Antipyretics Prevent Febrile Convulsions?

Pediatric Neurology Briefs

Volume 17 (2003): Issue 7

By: J Gordon Millichap

Open Access

|Jul 2003

Abstract

A frequently held opinion that antipyretic medications may prevent febrile seizures (FS) in at risk children was investigated by pediatricians at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, UK.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-17-7-1 | Journal eISSN: 2166-6482

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Language: English

Page range: 49 - 50

Published on: Jul 1, 2003

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Antipyretic Medications,

Febrile Seizures,

Radiotherm Diathermy

© 2003 J Gordon Millichap, published by Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 17 (2003): Issue 7