| Perceptions of fever and fever management practices in parents of children with Dravet syndrome. | |
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PMID: 21703932 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVE: The first seizure in Dravet syndrome is often considered a febrile seizure (FS), but shortly thereafter, both FSs and seizures without fever occur, leading to diagnosis. Fever remains a factor that easily precipitates seizures. We studied the perception and management of fever of parents of children with Dravet syndrome. METHODS: We conducted this survey using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 20 parents returned the questionnaire. Fever remains a trigger of seizures in 90% of patients. All parents have an accurate knowledge of fever and its management. The familial and socioprofessional impact of fever attacks appears to be very strong. CONCLUSION: Fever represents a significant concern of parents of children with Dravet syndrome. The level of parental anxiety is high in case of fever. The anxiety seems related to fear of seizure recurrence leading to significant modification of parental behavior. |
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Béatrice Desnous; Estelle Goujon; Vanina Bellavoine; Dana Merdariu; Stéphane Auvin |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-22 |
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Title: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B Volume: - ISSN: 1525-5069 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100892858 Medline TA: Epilepsy Behav Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Inserm, U676, Paris, France; Université Paris 7, Faculté de Médecine Denis Diderot, Paris, France; APHP, Hôpital Robert Debré, Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique, Paris, France. |
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