Febrile seizures, known as febrile convulsions, are seizures associated with elevated body temperature, but without intracranial infection. The underlying mechanism is not fully understood, but is thought to involve genetics, environmental factors, brain immaturity, and inflammatory mediators. A sudden rise and fall in body temperature is not the main mechanism for the occurrence of febrile seizures. They are most often caused by a viral infection. Febrile seizures are more common in man. They most often occur in children age between 6 months and 5 years. Most seizures last less than five minutes, and the child usually recovers quickly. There are two types of febrile seizures: simple and complex. Simple febrile seizures involve a single episode of generalized seizure lasting less than 15 minutes. Complex febrile seizures have one or more of the following: focal symptoms such as twitching on only one side of the body, lasting more than 15 minutes, or two or more seizures within 24 hours. Since febrile seizures can occur during a rise or fall in body temperature, there is a danger that they may be confused with febrile seizures. Febrile status epilepticus may occur in less than 10% of children during the first febrile seizure. About 60 - 70% are classified as simple febrile seizures, and 30 - 40% as complex. Diagnosis involves laboratory tests that can prove infection. A child with normal general and neurological status, whose medical history is consistent with a simple febrile seizure, does not need further laboratory, imaging or neurophysiological evaluation. If the child's history is consistent with a complex febrile seizure, an electroencephalogram is performed. There is no specific treatment for simple or complex febrile seizures other than appropriate treatment of the underlying etiologies causing the febrility. Most children do not require hospitalization. Most do not cause complications in children. Diagnostics and treatment should be carried out by a multidisciplinary team. The key is parent education. The nurse has an important role in providing health care for a child with febrile convulsions, as well as educating parents