FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEIZURES

WHEN TO CALL 911 or EMS

• The person has several seizures in a short time

• The seizure lasts more than five minutes

• The person is injured due to the seizure

• The person is choking or having problems with breathing after the seizure stops
   

FOR ALL TYPES OF SEIZURES

1. Stay calm

2. Don't try to restrain or hold the person down

3. Stay with them until they have recovered
    

FOR GENERALIZED TONIC CLONIC SEIZURES

1. Remove dangerous objects from the area

2. Cushion the head if the person is on a hard surface

3. Turn the person on their side (preferably left side) once the seizure is over

4. Don't put anything into the person's mouth – it is not possible to swallow the tongue
    

FOR FOCAL (COMPLEX PARTIAL) SEIZURES

1. Mostly observe the seizure, but guide the person away from any dangerous situation
   (roads, etc.) should this be an issue

2. Don’t try to hold them or talk loudly to them

3. Explain what happened when they have recovered
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FIRST AID FOR SEIZURES

Click below to view a video about first aid and seizures:

 

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FIRST AID POSTERS

For schools, daycare centers, and companies, the Alliance has posters on First Aid for Seizures. Call 800-451-0694 for more information.​​