how can i help a person having a seizure?

Answer 1

start seizure treatment

take care to prevent injury when he or she has attack

explain nature of disease and measure to take to patient

Answer 2

I did a american red cross first aid class this month for my job and the teacher said they have changed the response a bit on how to handle a seizure. First thing always call 911, second and pretty much the only thing you can do is turn them on their side and try to keep them from hurting themselves during the seizure. They do not recommmend putting anything in there mouths, i know before they used to say put a wallet or something they couldnt bite thru to keep from bitting their tongues, but they do not recommend this anymore. Hope this helps

Answer 3

Our late daughter had epilepsy from age 17 to 22 yrs old. She would have seizures usually in the morning when she was waking up.( not all the time maybe once or twice a month). I recall her first one it frightened me so much. I didn't know what was happening. She was not diagnosed at the time. It was very frightening to all of us around her. To answer your question we were told by the medics to move things from around her so she would not get hurt. and make sure she could get enough oxygen. I tried to turn her more to her side but you can't struggle with them because their muscles are stiffened. So it's best to not try to fight it . Some people have small petite mal seizures and some have the gran mal that is much stronger. So it's best to ask your doctor or medical worker how to handle it. My heart goes out to anyone who has these conditions.

Answer 4

Hi there, there are two main types of epileptic seizure, grand mal and petit mal seizures.
if the person falls to the ground this is refered to as a drop-down seizure, you should bring the person to the recovery position i.e
turn them onto their side moving the left leg over and on top of the right leg, raise the persons head slightly with a cushion, and never ever poke any object into the mouth, swallowing the tongue is extremely rare and you can do more harm than good.
Finally it is good to adopt a comforting attitude rather than panicking.

Answer 5

if your talking about a diabetic seize (low blood sugar) mainly call an ambulance they also have a glucose shot you need to give them but the Dr has to prescribe it first.

Answer 6

Maintain a clear air passage and watch to ensure they don't swallow their tongue.
Get medical aid for them.

Answer 7

place something in their mouth they can bite down on, open the collar of their shirt, loosen their clothing and make them comfortable, loosen belts, scarfs, etc. Make sure someone has called 911. Keep crowds away if possible.