Seizures and Epilepsy

TREATMENT OF SEIZURES

Key is to protect head from injury

• Keep calm
• Do not restrain-cushion head to prevent injury
• Move any objects that may cause harm
• Time the seizure to see how long it lasts
• Open airway (in water roll to face up)
• Loosen clothing around the neck/remove glasses
• If asleep afterwards, protect and allow continued sleep
• Place in Recovery Position when jerking stops
• Monitor ABC and AVPU

Do Not:

• Forcibly restrain
• Put anything in mouth
• Move unless in unsafe position
• Try to wake casualty
• Give anything to eat or drink until fully awake