A 17 month old boy presented to the emergency department with a seizure associated with fever. He has been in good health except for a high fever that developed today to about 103-104 degrees. His mother gave him a small dose of acetaminophen. About 2 hours ago when the mother was checking up on her child, she noticed shaking of the arms and legs and his eyes had a blank stare. This went on for what seemed like 5 minutes. She came straight to the hospital. He has been ill with a high fever today and a slight cough and mild nasal congestion.
Just prior to the seizure, he was playing with some toys. There is no vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or fussiness. Physical Exam: VS: T 39.8 degrees C (103.6 degrees F), P 168, RR 32, BP 90/60, O2 sat 100% on RA. He is clingy, alert to his surroundings, and otherwise is in no distress. What should be the next line of treatment?
