Seizures are more common than many people may think. With epilepsy stats rising, it helps to know how to help someone during or after a seizure.
Witnessing a person having a seizure can be scary, but following the general first-aid guidelines can help you provide the right care to keep them safe.
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Epileptic episodes can range from simple partial seizures, where the person briefly loses conscious activity, to focal or complex partial seizures, where a person is unresponsive and stares blankly.
Although there are different types of seizures, most end within a few minutes with the right care.
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Here are some simple steps you can take to protect a person having a seizure.
According to the Medanta medical team;
- Stay with the person until the seizure is over and they are fully awake.
- Help the person up and assist them in sitting in a safe place after the seizure.
- Comfort the person and speak calmly about the situation.
- If the person having a seizure is seated on a chair, try to stop them from falling by gently guiding them to the ground. To help prevent head injuries, place something soft under the person’s head, such as a jacket or blanket.
- For general seizures, ease the person to the floor and turn them gently onto one side to help them breathe.
- To prevent injury, make sure to remove any hard or sharp objects from the area around the person.
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