Epilepsy First Aid - General

Tonic Clonic Seizure

1.

  • Move harmful objects away
  • Put something soft under head and shoulders
  • Do not put anything in the mouth
  • Do not restrain

2.

  • As soon as possible roll the person onto their side to assist breathing.

3.

  • When the seizure is over the person may be confused
  • Reassure them until they are fully aware of their surroundings

Complex Partial Seizure

Non-convulsive with outward signs of confusion, unresponsiveness or inappropriate behavior. Can be mistaken for alcohol or drug intoxication.

  • Stay with the person and speak calmly in an attempt to affect their behavior.
  • Do not restrain or try to stop activity unless it is dangerous.
  • Reassure the person until they are aware of their surroundings and offer assistance to get home.

Absence Seizure

Mostly affects children, non-convulsive and consists of brief periods of loss of awareness. Can be mistaken for daydreaming.

  • This type of seizure does not usually require first aid
  • Reassure the person when the seizure is finished

Call an Ambulance on 000 if:

  • the active or jerking movements of a tonic-clonic seizure last more than 5 minutes, or
  • the person ahs not begun to recover from a complex partial seizure in 10-15 minutes, or
  • another seizure quickly follows, or
  • the person has been injured, or
  • you are in doubt.

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