I was midway through a catch up post this morning when we had an emergency.
First, let me say everything is fine now. *Phew*!!!
DS had a seizure. Turned blue. Stopped breathing for a few seconds.
I was home alone. I called 911 and the fire rescue/ambulance came. IV and O2 started. He had a second seizure in the ambulance. It was so scary. He was pretty out of it. So very scary for a parent.
At the hospital he was a little better. Then kept getting better.
Diagnosis: febrile seizure
Seizure that happens when a fever spikes. Especially in children DS's age.
He woke up with a fever, but it wasn't super high (99F). At the hospital it was 103F.
I know about febrile seizures because DD had one when she was about two. His seizure seemed much worse than hers. She didn't stop breathing or turn blue.
I was worried it would be something worse than a febrile seizure: I was worried about meningitis.
Fibrile seizure you just treat the fever. Dosing Tylenol and ibuprofen alternately every four hours and six hours.
DS is home, fully dosed with the above, and sleeping.
This is the time when you are reminded to thank the Lord for the good health you and your family take for granted everyday.
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