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First Aid for Seizure Treatment
- Keep Calm.
Seizures may appear frightening to the onlooker. They usually last only a few minutes and generally do not require medical attention. Remember that the person having a seizure may be unaware of their actions and may or may not hear you.
- Protect from further injury.
If necessary, ease the person to the floor. Move any hard, sharp or hot objects well away. Protect the person's head and body from injury. Loosen any tight neckwear.
- Do not restrain the person.
Do not insert anything in the mouth. The person is not going to swallow the tongue. Attempting to force open the mouth may break the teeth or cause other oral injuries.
- After the seizure subsides, roll the person on their side.
This enables saliva to flow from the mouth, helping to ensure an open-air passage.
- If a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, or repeats without full recovery ~
SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.
Although this rarely occurs, status epilepticus is life-threatening. It is a serious medical emergency.
- Talk gently to the person.
After any type of seizure, comfort and reassure the person to assist them in reorienting themselves. If necessary, the person should rest or sleep. If the person wanders, stay with them and talk gently to them.