Sponsor |  WasChabad | Jun 11, 2006 6:24am | 1. If at all possible, catch the person before they hit the floor or hurt themselves.
2. Don't try to pry their mouth open, you can break their jaw.
3. Don't throw water in their face.
4. Put a pillow under their head.
Every type of seizure is different so I would appreciate feedback. An ambulance was never called nor needed when I had seizures. I woke up on my own.
After a seizure, the person may have amnesia. Tell the person that they had a seizure, that everything is alright and that it's ok if they have amnesia. |
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Sponsor | | BytMiHrd | Jun 11, 2006 9:19am | Very good recommendations.
5. Allow the seizure to run it's course, and don't restrain the person seizing. There's nothing you can do to stop it, just try and keep the person as comfortable as you can while they're seizing.
6. If the seizure lasts more than 5-6 minutes (of convulsions) then an ambulance may need to be called. That is generally the time period where it may get dangerous for the person seizing.
I have had many seizures over my 12 years, and have only been in 2 ambulences as a result. One was for the first seizure ever, the other was when I was riding a bike alone and had a seizure. 7 cars stopped and called paramedics, but I actually awoke in the ambulance and refused the trip to the hospital since it would only cost me money. They called my father and released me to his care. |
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|  MyAltEgo | Jun 11, 2006 9:26am | 7. Move object away from the person that can be knocked over by them on top of them.
8. If there is a group of people creat a ring of them around the person facing away from the person, allowing them thier privacy, incase they happen to soil themself.
9. When they are done, cover them if they have soiled themself, to prevent embarsment, till they come to. |
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Sponsor | | WasChabad | Jun 11, 2006 8:02pm | I never soiled myself but I bit my tongue hard enough to bleed.
10. When the person wakes up don't let anyone stare. I always hated it when people would stand and stare. |
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| | geeque | Jun 11, 2006 8:52pm | | so the whole putting something in their mouth and holding them down is a hollywood thing? |
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Sponsor | | LionInSunHeart | Jun 12, 2006 2:05pm | Wow--this is all very interesting.
I experienced a friend having a gran mol and we were alone together, I had no idea. Frankly I don't remember what all I did..except she went unconscious and stopped breathing..I gave her CPR and she came too..I called the paramedics and they were there in 5 minutes. It was terrifying for both of us--and you're right she didn't remember having it.
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Sponsor | | BytMiHrd | Jun 12, 2006 6:51pm | | geeque - putting something in their mouth and holding them down is completely wrong and an improperly portrayed "hollywood" image. It's a misconception that has been passed down by people who have never actually had an encounter with someone with a seizure disorder. All that can do is break teeth and pull muscles or break bones, or even end up injuring people around the person seizing. |
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Sponsor | | sam-diablo | Jun 12, 2006 6:55pm | My cousin had a form of petit mal when he was younger - i remember being told to just leave him alone, make sure he didn't bang his head or swallow his tongue and to keep his airways clear.
Fortunately he's in his mid 30s now and hasn't had a fit for over ten years.
I also remember working in a store when a female customer had a seizure.
It was pretty horrific and everybody was cleared away, but i remember conciously watching what the first aid people did...just incase i was ever in a situation where i had to help somebody |
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Sponsor | | WasChabad | Jun 13, 2006 5:54am | | It's physically impossiblt to swallow your tongue. |
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Sponsor | | drjohncc | Jun 13, 2006 5:12pm | Here are the basics:
* During a seizure:
Protect the person from injury.
If possible, keep the person from falling.
Try to move furniture or other objects that might cause injury during the seizure.
Do not force anything, including your fingers, into the person's mouth. This may cause injuries such as chipped teeth or a fractured jaw. You also could get bitten.
Do not try to hold down or move the person.
Stay calm.
Pay close attention to what the person is doing so that you can describe the seizure to rescue personnel or doctors.
Time the length of the seizure, if possible.
* After a seizure:
Check the person for injuries.
Turn the person onto his or her side when the seizure ends and he or she is more relaxed.
If the person is having trouble breathing, use your finger to gently clear the mouth of any vomit or saliva.
Loosen tight clothing around the person's neck and waist.
Provide a safe area where the person can rest.
Do not give the person anything to eat or drink until he or she is fully awake and alert.
Stay with the person until he or she is awake and familiar with the surroundings. Most people will be sleepy or confused after a seizure.
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