Seizure First Aid

In the event of a generalized seizure, the following information is important in managing the fit.

The following Steps should be followed in seizure first aid ;

1. Be calm

2. Move the patient away from any danger,e.g fire, traffic, water.

3. Protect the head

4.Loosen tight clothing.

5.Put the person in a Recovery Position (lie on the side )

6. After Regaining consciousness

7. Reassure the person as you give care and love.

After jerking has stopped, turn the person on his/her side so that saliva can easily drop from the mouth.

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THE DOS:

Time the seizure
Remove the patient from any danger like water, fire, road or machinery.
Remove any harmful objects that may be near the person.
Place something soft under the head e.g. a cushion or rolled up jacket to avoid head injuries.
Remove eye glasses and loosen the clothing around the neck and waist to enable the person breathe easier.
Do not restrain the person, this may result in injury.
Stay with the person until he/she recovers.

NOTE: Visit a health facility if the person has more than 2 repeated or prolonged seizures (more than 5-10 minutes) and inform the next of kin.