Summary
FS are common and mostly benign. Unfortunately, FSE is frequently not recognized and prolonged seizures frequently need medication to terminate the seizure [51]. Fortunately, studies have found that a simple FS is mostly benign, but prolonged febrile seizures do have long term consequences. They should be treated acutely if they continue for past 5 minutes. It is important to educate parents about the risks associated with febrile seizures and the at home treatments for prolonged febrile seizures (ex. rectal diazepam). Education about seizure safety and precautions should be explained to the family, and are important to prevent consequences of prolonged seizures