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How to provide first aid when we witness a seizure? The sight of a seizure may cause anxiety, but the patient needs our support. It is worth finding out about how to react, not only if we have epilepsy among family or friends.

Help in the event of an epilepsy- what to do and what not to do when we witness a seizure? How to provide first aid to a sick person? The most important task in providing first aid during an epileptic seizure is to secure the patient so that he does not suffer injuries and to call an ambulance. What does a seizure look like? The most common type of epileptic seizures are generalized seizures, i.e. major seizures which take place in two phases. In the first phase, the patient falls down, the body is bent back and the so-called trismus and the eyeballs turn upwards. Convulsions appear in the second phase.

What to do when you witness a seizure:

  • put the person on their side to prevent choking. If it is not possible to put the patient in this position, leave him on the back

The most important task in providing first aid in epileptic seizures is to protect the victim's head against injuries.

  • protect the head and spine (especially the head and spine) from being injured by nearby objects, that is, for example, hold it to the side with your hands; do not raise the patient's head
  • to facilitate breathing, e.g. unbuckle the belt or collar of the shirt
  • check if there was involuntary urination (or faeces) during the seizure and adequately help the patient
  • keep calm

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What you must not do when you witness a seizure

Unfortunately, there are some myths in society about what is allowed and what is not allowed to do in the event of aseizure . Having the appropriate knowledge aboutepilepsy , perhaps we can prevent additional harm to the patient by an inexperienced person. What you must not do when you witness a seizure:

  • do not transfer sick
  • noto jerk the sick person or pat on the face
  • do not put anything under your head (blankets, pillows, jackets, etc.) - it may collapse your tongue and make breathing difficult
  • do not force open the clamped jaws
  • do not put anything in the sick person's mouth
  • do not force the convulsions
  • do not use force against the patient, during an attack the patient has limited awareness and may react with aggression
  • do not use artificial respiration, at the beginning of a large epileptic seizure, the patient may not breathe for some time (20-30 seconds) - this is normal
  • do not give anything to drink
Important

Most seizures go away in 2-3 minutes. If the seizure continues, an ambulance should be called. In most cases, no medications are needed to manage a seizure.

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