Serum Zinc Levels in Children With Simple Febrile Seizure

Ganesh, Ramaswamy; Janakiraman, Lalitha

doi:10.1177/0009922807306165

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“…The normal value for serum zinc level in our laboratory was considered 70 -200 μg/dL and no hypozincemia was detected. Although our results are different from many studies (11,13,19,20,23), a recent study (24) supports our findings. In the study of kafadar et al at Turkey in which febrile convulsive patients were compared with febrile but non convulsive and also healthy children, serum zinc concentration did not show any significant differences (24).…”

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“…In the current study, CSF to serum calcium ratio was low which may be explained by higher serum calcium level. The mean serum zinc level in our study was higher than other studies (11,13,19,23). The normal value for serum zinc level in our laboratory was considered 70 -200 μg/dL and no hypozincemia was detected.…”

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“…Although, many investigations showed significantly lower level of serum zinc comparing to control group (12,19,22,23). In some studies, serum zinc levels were within normal limit (24).…”

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The Correlation between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Levels of Serum Zinc and Calcium in Children With Febrile Seizure

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Background: Febrile seizure (FS) is one of the most common neurological conditions in childhood. It seems that zinc and calcium deficiency are related to seizure activity. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to measure zinc and Calcium levels in the serum and cerebrospinal fluids of febrile convulsive children referred to Zanjan University, Valie Asr hospital. Patients and Methods: Three hundred and ten consecutive children with febrile seizure, who were admitted from January 2009 to December 2010, were studied. Forty five children required lumbar puncture based on the discretion of treating physician. Levels of zinc and calcium were measured in the serum and cerebrospinal fluid specimens of patients using atomic absorption spectrometry method. Results: The mean levels of serum calcium, serum zinc, cerebrospinal fluid calcium and cerebrospinal fluid zinc were 14.51 ± 3.69 mg/dL; 184.04 ± 65.49 µg/dL; 5.23 ± 2.21 mg/dL and 87.06 ± 28.25 µg/dL respectively. Conclusions: We did not find any clear abnormality in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid calcium and zinc levels in children with febrile seizures in our patient population.

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“…Detecting this from a routine blood film and iron status studies is recommended. Zinc deficiency is also considered a risk factor 33 .…”

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Management of simple febrile seizures

Wanigasinghe

2017

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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“…CT and MRI are indicated in focal convulsions with focal deficits even transitory following a seizure. [9] The treatment of FC is controversial. Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs don't appear to be effective in preventing FC Phenobarbital has been recommended in the past but is no more effective than Placebo and the drug has detrimental effect on cognitive and intellectual development in children.…”

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Impact of educational program about care of children with febrile convulsion on nurses' knowledge and performance

Ahmed¹,

Saad²,

Khalaf³

2016

JNEP

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Background and objective: A febrile (fever) convulsion is a fit or seizure that occurs in children with fever. The key responsibilities of the nurse are to protect the child from injury during seizure and assist in the treatment of the underlying cause. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of educational program on nurses' knowledge and performance. Methods: Design: Quasi-experimental research design. Subjects and methods: 44 nurses who working at Assiut Children Hospital. Tools: A structured interview sheet and observational check list. Results: Statistically significant difference between nurses' knowledge and practices after post-test and follow-up. Conclusions: The nurses' knowledge regarding care of child with febrile seizure were not enough with some unsafe practices. The study recommended On Job Training (OJT) programs are suggested in order to refresh and update nurses' knowledge.

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Serum Zinc Levels in Children With Simple Febrile Seizure

Cited by 67 publications

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The Correlation between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Levels of Serum Zinc and Calcium in Children With Febrile Seizure

The Correlation between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Levels of Serum Zinc and Calcium in Children With Febrile Seizure

Management of simple febrile seizures

Impact of educational program about care of children with febrile convulsion on nurses' knowledge and performance

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