In Case Of Seizure
September 10th, 2008 Posted by: admin
It’s scary to witness someone having a seizure.
Although the person is usually unconscious during a
generalized seizure, there are many ways you can
offer assistance. Your physical and psychological
support can make a world of difference.
Ease the person to the floor,
if you see that she is about to have a seizure.
She could get hurt if she falls.
Insert a handkerchief between her teeth if she
knows she’s going to have a seizure. It will help
her avoid biting her tongue.
Loosen constrictive clothing (unless the seizure
has come on and the person is jerking too much).
Protect the head with a pillow, or any soft object,
if possible. During a grand mal seizure, the head has
a tendency to strike the floor repeatedly.
If possible, seek privacy. Ask onlookers to move on.
Avoid trying to restrain the person having a seizure.
You will never be strong enough to fight against the
powerful seizing muscles, and you could get seriously injured.
Turn her onto her side if you can, to prevent choking
or aspiration of vomit that may occur during seizure.
Make sure not to jam anything between the seizing
person’s clenched teeth. If her jaw is clenched,
you could break her teeth or injure her lips.
Reorient the person after she begins to regain consciousness
following her seizure. Sometimes awareness is regained soon
after a seizure, sometimes it can take several minutes or more.