First Aid for Seizures
- Stay Calm.
- Prevent Injury.
- Pay attention to the length of the seizure.
- Make the person as comfortable as possible.
- Keep onlookers away.
- Do not hold the person down.
- Do not put anything in the persons mouth.
- Do not give the person water, pills, or food until fully alert.
- If the seizure continues for longer than five minutes, call 911.
- Be sensitive and supportive and ask others to do the same.
This page is intended to provide the basic information about epilepsy and seizure disorders to the general public. It is not intended to, nor does it, constitute medical advice, and readers are warned against changing medical schedules without first consulting a physician.
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