You respond to a residence for a child who is having a seizure. The child is conscious and crying after a fever and seizure lasting about 3 minutes. You should:

• A. Transport The Child To The Hospital And Reassure The Mother En Route
• B. Advise The Mother To Take The Child To The Doctor The Following Day
• C. Call Medical Control For Permission To Give Aspirin
• D. Cover The Child With Wet Towels And Give Oxygen

Answer: (A)

When a child experiences a febrile seizure but is now awake and crying, the priority is to ensure safety and arrange for medical evaluation. Transporting the child to the hospital and reassuring the parent en route provides timely assessment for potential underlying causes (such as infection) and confirms there isn’t a more serious condition.

Febrile seizures are common in young children, and most are benign, but they still require medical evaluation after the event. Waiting until the next day could miss important signs, giving aspirin to a child with fever is not recommended due to the risk of Reye syndrome, and applying wet towels or giving oxygen isn’t indicated unless there are respiratory or other clinical concerns.