Do Antipyretics Prevent Febrile Convulsions?

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-17-7-1

Keywords:

Antipyretic Medications, Febrile Seizures, Radiotherm Diathermy

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.

Published

2003-07-01

Issue

Section

Seizure Disorders