This podcast will be addressing febrile seizures commonly presented in the pediatric
population. For a more detailed review of a general approach to seizures see our
podcast on Seizure Types and Epilepsy. By the end of this podcast, the listener should
be able to;
1. List the criteria that distinguishes typical from atypical febrile seizures
2. Discuss the risksd of febrile seizures acutely and long term (risk of future
recurrence)
3. Discuss the management of febrile seizures acutely and long term
4. Discuss treatment possibilities
5. Discuss important points to tell caregivers about febrile seizures