2006-10-24 12:32:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mrdude 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
A seizure is a seizure whether it's epileptic or not. It could be a grand mal seizure or a peti mal seizure. There are alot of types of seizures. If the seizure causes the person to go stiff and jerk about all you have to do is make sure there is nothing around that they could hit and injure themselves. If they are on a hard floor you should put a pillow, blanket, or cradle their head so they are not banging it on a hard floor. Then just let them ride out the seizure - there is nothing you can do to stop it. If it does go over 5-10 minutes you should call 911.
If the seizure is a peti-mal where the person stares off into space, let them go through it. The main thing is to make sure the person cannot injure him or herself on anything. Never stick anything in their mouth - they cannot swallow their tongues!
Sometimes after a seizure the person is very tired, let them take a nap. Sometimes a person is given a specific medication after a seizure, and sometimes a person is given a suppository medication during a seizure. You will have to find out all about this and what the plan of action is in during and after a seizure for that particular person.
I hope this helped and didn't scare you. Good Luck!
2006-10-24 12:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly the same way as an epileptic seizure. Stay with the person, protect them from injury, do not put anything in the mouth, wait out the seizure and then call the doctor or 911. I assume you are meaning a psychogenic seizure which arises from emotions rather than brain malfunction. It doesn't matter. The cause is different, but the care is the same.
2006-10-24 12:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Barb H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to do training on this when i was doing my clinical rotation at a hospital. The first thing you need to remember is NOT TO REACH INTO THE MOUTH!! It is a myth that someone can swallow on their tongue during a seizure, if you do reach into the mouth, this will only cause more injury to the patient and yourself. Try to lay them on a flat surface and place something soft under their head (pillow, jacket, sweater, etc) anything to soften the blow as they thrash around. move them away from any objects that could hurt them (tables, chairs, etc) if possible, but if not, move the items away from the patient. If someone is with you, they need to call 911 ASAP! as too long of a seizure can cause brain damage. Hope this helps!!
P.S. Don't try to hold thier head still! This can cause serious injuries because the rest of the body is still moving while the head is still and can cause neck injuries!
2006-10-24 14:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jean Marie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way that you do for an epileptic seizure. Move away objects that could hurt them, protect their head. After the seizure passes, roll them on their side to drain any secretions from the mouth, and should they vomit to prevent aspiration. When they become conscious assist them as needed, and try not to cause them any undue embarrassment.
2006-10-24 12:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure they're on a good, solid surface... if they're on a bed, or something high, keep them from falling off... don't hold them down, just let it ride its course, cuz it could cause undo strain on their body/muscles... just make sure they're safe, protected, and wait. Like others said, when it's done, roll them on their side so they don't choke if they're gonna vomit. Call for an ambulance if it's lasting too long or something is seriously wrong with it...
2006-10-24 12:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Laius Slain! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure they lay on their side so as not to drown in their own vomit.
DO NOT put anything in their mouth or between their teeth.
they could choke on it.
2006-10-24 12:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by smkwtrjck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move the furniture, man.
2006-10-25 05:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by QUANACATAUG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋