showcase February 2017 44 www.womanthismonth.com Chef Competition The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain held a Delonghi Bahraini chef competition at its premises. Banan Yaqubi, Tarea & Ghizlane Mohammed, Wardha & Tala Emad, Tabakh, Yousif & Samar Walaa, Maryam, Leyla, Zahra & Fatema Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. They may lose consciousness and shake, moving limbs on both sides of the body. Less commonly, the child becomes rigid or has twitches in only part of the body. Most seizures last a minute or two but some can be as brief as a few seconds while others last more than 15 minutes. Most febrile seizures occur during the first day of a fever. If it happens soon after a fever has begun or when the temperature is relatively low, the risk of recurrence is higher. Most children recover completely, but there is a risk of subsequent seizures without fever (epilepsy). Some groups of children – including those with cerebral palsy, delayed development or other neurological abnormalities – have an increased risk of developing epilepsy. Seizures are frightening, but parents and caregivers must stay calm and observe the child. During a seizure, there is a chance the child could be injured by falling or choke from food or saliva. To prevent accidental injury, place the child on the ground and do not hold or restrain them. To prevent choking, they should be placed on the side or stomach. When possible, gently remove any objects from the mouth. Never place anything in the sufferer’s mouth as objects can be broken and obstruct the airway. If the seizure lasts 10 minutes, take the child immediately to the nearest medical facility, particularly if they show symptoms of stiff neck, extreme lethargy or abundant vomiting. Prolonged daily use of oral anticonvulsants to prevent febrile seizures is usually not recommended. Children who are especially prone may be treated with the drugs orally or rectally, whenever they have a fever. Call 17 812-000 or email piyush.ostwal@ bsh.com.bh. Dr Piyush Ostwal, neurology specialist, explains a frightening childhood condition. BAHRAIN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL THE LOWDOWN ON FEBRILE SEIZURES Dr Piyush Ostwal
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