EP031 - A Convulsion in a 14-Month-Old Boy

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode outlines a medical scenario involving a 14-month-old boy who experienced a convulsion linked to a high fever. It serves as a guide for medical trainees, presenting the patient's initial symptoms, a physical examination, and then detailing "YOUR TASKS ARE TO:" gather more history and explain the diagnosis and management to the parent. The "EXAMINER INSTRUCTIONS" provide additional background about Leo's condition and a list of questions to ask the parent. The episode also includes "PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES" that specify the expected diagnostic approach, emphasising a simple febrile convulsion while ruling out other causes like epilepsy, and how to communicate this information effectively to the parent.

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