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Ambulance Trip to the ER

December 1st, 2012 at 10:44 pm

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.

14 Responses to “Ambulance Trip to the ER”

  1. Homebody Says:
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    I have a friend who lived next door for me for two years and her little girl started getting them about that age, also febrile. Now they live in the Sacramento area, she had another recently and she had a full work up with a CT scan, all negative. Still scary for you.

  2. Petunia 100 Says:
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    How frightening! So glad DS is ok.

  3. twest Says:
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    So sorry to hear this, but very glad DS is ok!

  4. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    How scary! I'm glad DS is doing better now. {{hugs}}

  5. PNW mom Says:
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    How absolutely terrifying! So glad to hear your sweet boy is ok!

  6. creditcardfree Says:
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    Glad to hear your son will be fine. I'm sure that was very scary to witness.

  7. LuckyRobin Says:
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    Yikes. Glad all is well now.

  8. Monkey Mama Says:
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    Very scary!! Glad all is well!

  9. Swimgirl Says:
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    I hope that fever breaks soon! Very scary! Hugs!

  10. Amber Says:
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    Awe I'm sure it was scary for you. I'm so glad he is doing better, I'll keep you in prayer

  11. NJDebbie Says:
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    OMG, how scary. I'm glad he is okay. ((HUGS))

  12. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    Those are SO scary! DD1 and DD3 both had them and they age mom and dad about 5 years each time. Thankfully, they usually outgrow them- both my girls did. But they are one of the scariest events I had with each. {hugs} and hoping for a speedy recovery for DS.

  13. wowitsawonderfullife Says:
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    Oh, how frightening. I am so glad all is well.

  14. Ima saver Says:
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    My dd had one when she was two years old also. She outgrew them, but it was scary!

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