Medical Conditions Related to Brain Injury: Seizures
Incase of Seizures
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In the event of a seizure…
DO
- Time the seizure
- Stay with the person during seizure
- Move him or her to a safe lying position (e.g. away from the edge of bed)
- Turn head and body to one side if possible
- Move things away that could cause injury
- Loosen tight clothes or restraints, if possible
- Call 911 if not familiar with the person’s medical history
- Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer then 5 minutes
- Call 911 if the person has another seizure
DON'T
- Force the person’s mouth open
- Put anything in the mouth
- Try to restrain or stop movements
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