Most seizures in people with epilepsy are not medical emergencies. They end after a minute or two without harm. They usually do not require a trip to the emergency room. But sometimes there are good reasons to call for emergency help. A seizure in someone who does not have epilepsy could be a sign of serious illness. Other reasons to call an ambulance include:
First Aid technique:
1. Cushion head, remove glasses
2. Turn on side
3. Don’t put anything in mouth
4. Loosen tight clothing
5. Time the seizure with a watch
6. Look for ID
7. Don’t hold down
8. As seizure ends …
9. … offer help
(Psychomotor, temporal lobe) People who have had this type of seizure should be fully conscious and aware before being left on their own. Make sure they know the date, where they are, where they are going next. Confusion may last longer than the seizure itself and may be hazardous. If full awareness does not return, call for medical assistance.
Blank staring
Fumbling
Shaking
Chewing
Wandering
Confused speech
Don’t grab hold
Block hazards
Track time; remain nearby …
Explain to others
Speak calmly
… until the seizure ends
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