Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Skip to main content. Health Information Library. Helping a Person During a Seizure. Topic Overview If you see someone who is having a seizure , stay calm. How to help during a seizure Protect the person from injury. Keep him or her from falling if you can, or try to guide the person gently to the floor.
Try to move furniture or other objects that might injure the person during the seizure. If the person is having a seizure and is on the ground when you arrive, try to position the person on his or her side so that fluid can leak out of the mouth.
But be careful not to apply too much pressure to the person's body. Do not force anything, including your fingers, into the person's mouth. Do not try to hold down the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. How to help after a seizure Check the person for injuries.
If you could not turn the person onto his or her side during the seizure, do so when the seizure ends and the person is more relaxed. If the person is having trouble breathing, use your finger to gently clear his or her mouth of any vomit or saliva.
If this does not work, call for emergency help. Loosen tight clothing around the person's neck and waist. Learn more about the causes of convulsions and what to do if…. What is a tonic-clonic seizure? Medically reviewed by Nancy Hammond, M. Share on Pinterest Getty Images. Diagnosis and treatment. Risk factors. Long-term effects. Can someone die from a tonic-clonic seizure? What to do if someone is having a seizure. When to see a doctor. Exposure to air pollutants may amplify risk for depression in healthy individuals.
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Medically reviewed by Seunggu Han, MD. Everything you need to know about convulsions. Make a note of any useful information If you see someone having a seizure, you may notice things that could be useful for the person or their doctor to know: What were they doing before the seizure?
Did the person mention any unusual sensations, such as an odd smell or taste? Did you notice any mood change, such as excitement, anxiety or anger? What brought your attention to the seizure? Was it a noise, such as the person falling over, or body movements, such as their eyes rolling or head turning? Did the seizure happen without warning? Was there any loss of consciousness or altered awareness? Did the person's colour change?
For example, did they become pale, flushed or blue? These are possible symptoms of status epilepticus: Muscle spasms Falling Confusion Unusual noises Loss of bowel or bladder control Clenched teeth Irregular breathing Unusual behavior Difficulty speaking A "daydreaming" look How is status epilepticus diagnosed? How is status epilepticus treated? Healthcare providers may use anti-seizure drugs to treat the problem, including: Diazepam Lorazepam Phenytoin Fosphenytoin Phenobarbital Valproate These drugs are given through an IV or an injection into a muscle.
What are the complications of status epilepticus? Can status epilepticus be prevented? Key points about status epilepticus Status epilepticus has many causes. Some can be prevented such as low blood glucose or alcohol and drug abuse.
Individuals who have epilepsy must take their medicine as directed. A seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes, or having more than 1 within a 5 minute period is an emergency that requires immediate medical care.
Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests.
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