Note that seizure can occur without convulsion or loss of consciousness.
Pointers:
_unresponsiveness _staring without blink _twitching involuntarily _fall to the floor _rigidity _loss of bladder or bowel control _foaming in the mouth
WHAT TO DO:
* The goal is to keep the person from injury until the seizure stops or until the person is taken to hospital
* BE CALM (mothers tend to loose their composure in this situation) it's important to be calm and reassure other people who may be nearby.
* Loosen any tight cloth or necklace around the person's neck
* Remove any dangerous object around the person even furniture. If in public,clear people around.
* Time the seizure,note when it started and when it stopped. Also observe the character of the seizure (the doctor will ask you all these in the hospital )
* Don't try to restrict the person's movement or hold him down,unless he moves towards a dangerous object.
* However,if if twitch is not violent...you can cushion his head. Turn him to his side(to prevent choking from saliva or fall back of his tongue). Keep the person airway open by gripping his jaw and gently tilting his head back.
* If the person is a child...tepid sponge his body with cold towel
Call the paramedic or rush to hospital.
For Epileptics...
* Rush the person to hospital if it lasts for more than 5mins otherwise allow the seizure to resolve on its own.
* As soon as the seizure ends,quickly roll the person onto his side,open and clear his airway and mouth.
* Allow the person to sleep until fully recovered.but check for reflex responds every few minutes. However,if he does not wake within 10mins or not breathing well,then seek medical attention.
DON'Ts
Do not put anything (not even drug) into the person's mouth during the seizure or immediately after,unless fully conscious. It's wrong practice to put spoon into the child's mouth during the seizure.
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