First Aid Steps for Convulsions

(Convulsions, generalized tonic-clonic, grand mal)

Cushion Head	Loosen Necktie
Turn On Side	Nothing In Mouth
Look For ID	Don't Hold Down
As Seizure Ends	...Offer Help

Although most seizures end naturally without emergency treatment, a seizure in someone who does not have epilepsy could be a sign of serious illness. Call for medical assistance if:

• the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes;
• there is no "epilepsy/seizure disorder" I.D. present;
• there is slow recovery, a second seizure, or difficult breathing afterwards;
• the woman is pregnant or if there is medical I.D. indicating the presence of another medical condition; or
• there are any signs of injury.