Glossary: Neurological
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Convulsion
During a convulsion, the child’s arms and legs stiffen because the muscles are contracting. The child may lose consciousness or not be able to respond to spoken directions.
In young infants: eyes staring to the side, unusual mouth movements, repetitive shaking of arms and legs.
Lethargic / Unconscious
A lethargic child is not awake and alert when he/she should be. The child is drowsy and does not show interest in what is happening around him. Often, the lethargic child does not look at his mother / parent or watch your face when you talk. The child may stare blankly and appear not to notice what is going on around him/her.An unconscious child cannot be wakened. He/she does not respond when he/she is touched, shaken, or spoken to. Ask the caregiver if the child seems unusually sleepy or if he/she cannot wake the child. Look to see if the child wakens when the caregiver talks or shakes the child or when you clap your hands.
Altered mental state
Agitation, somnolence, repetitive questioning, or slow response to verbal communicationLast modified: Friday, 17 May 2024, 3:38 PM