Paediatrics
Seizure Management in Children
First seizure assessment and status epilepticus management in children
Source: NICE CG137 / APLS
Step 1 of ~9
info
Paediatric Seizure
Assess: type, duration, provoked vs unprovoked. Most childhood seizures are febrile. Status epilepticus: >5 min or recurrent without recovery.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Midazolam (Paediatric) · Benzodiazepine — Status Epilepticus (First-Line) / Procedural Sedation
- Phenytoin / Fosphenytoin · Antiepileptic — Status Epilepticus (Second-Line)
- Levetiracetam (IV) · Antiepileptic — Status Epilepticus (Second-Line)
- Levetiracetam IV (Status Epilepticus) · Antiepileptic — Second-Line Status Epilepticus
- Paracetamol (Paediatric) · Analgesic / Antipyretic — First-Line Pain and Fever in Children
- Diazepam (Paediatric) · Benzodiazepine — Status Epilepticus / Febrile Convulsions (Community)
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.