When we speak of seizure sickness we refer to recurrent compulsive seizures without restoration of consciousness before the onset of a new seizure. In children, it is necessary to ensure adequate breathing, initiate oxygen administration and keep mechanical ventilation equipment ready. Establish, then a venous line and perform a blood draw for subsequent laboratory investigation.
Treatment requires the use of Diazempam intravenously. If the sick state does not recede, the patient will have to be transferred to an Intensive Care Unit to induce a pharmacological coma with barbiturates.
Source: Mediserve‘s Medical Emergencies in Pediatrics.
