If you see someone having a seizure, there are some simple things you can do to help them. Use this article to find out what first aid for seizures you should do.
First aid for epileptic seizures aims to keep the person safe until the seizure stops on its own, as most epileptic seizures last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
First aid for epileptic seizures
Here are the most important first aid for epileptic seizures that you should take if you are with someone who is having a seizure:
Clean the area around the person, and remove hard or sharp objects, such as: glasses and furniture.
Put a pillow under his head.
Loosen anything around their neck, such as: clothing, ties, and jewelry, to help them breathe.
Do not try to squeeze or restrict the person''s movement, as this can lead to injury.
Don''t put anything in the person''s mouth, including your fingers, and don''t try to stick their tongue or force their mouth open to prevent injury.
Reassure bystanders who might be panicking and ask them to give the person space.
Note when the seizure starts and ends.
Have the person lie on their side when the spasms stop to make breathing easier and to keep the airway open.
Do not leave the person alone after the seizure, as he may become confused. Stay with him, talk to him calmly, and try to make the conversation comfortable for him until he recovers.
Do not give him anything to drink or eat until he is fully recovered.
Do you need to call an ambulance?
You don''t necessarily have to call an ambulance, because people with epilepsy don''t need to go to the hospital every time they have a seizure.
Some people with epilepsy wear a special bracelet or carry a card to let medical professionals or anyone who witnesses their condition know they have epilepsy.
When do you call the emergency?
Although first aid is provided for epileptic seizures, emergency calls must be made in the following cases:
It was the first time someone had a seizure, especially if it was a child.
The seizure lasts more than five minutes.
The person does not regain full consciousness.
To start another bout shortly after the first bout ends.
The person does not wake up after the convulsions have stopped.
If the person is injured during the seizure.
If the person suffers from another medical condition, such as heart disease or diabetes.
If you are concerned that something may be wrong.
Important information about first aid for epileptic seizures
It is important to make a note of what happens during the seizure after performing first aid for seizures, as this may help the person or the doctor.
If you know what the person was doing during the seizure, please make a note describing what they were like afterwards, eg sleepy, or aggressive, and noting the time the seizure lasted.
Answering the following questions may also provide useful information
Where was this person?
What was he doing?
Does the person report any unusual sensations, such as a strange smell or taste?
Have you noticed any changes in mood, such as excitement, anxiety, or anger?
What brought you to Nubia? Was there noise, such as: the person falling, or body movements, such as: moving the eyes or the head?
Did the seizure occur without warning?
Was there any loss of consciousness or change in consciousness?
Has the person changed color, such as becoming pale or blue? If so, where was the change? Is it in the face and lips or in the hands?
Did any part of the body stiffen, or did a shiver occur? What parts are affected by this?
Has this person''s breathing changed?
Did he do anything like muttering slurred speech or dressing the wrong way?
How long did the seizure take?
Was he incontinent, that is, unable to control his bladder or bowels?
Did you find a bite in his language?
How was it after the seizure?
Did he need to sleep?
If you have epilepsy, record details of your seizures in your diary.
