2007-01-05 07:54:00 · 3 answers · asked by rosemariestewart64 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
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2007-01-05 10:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First aid for convulsive epileptic seizures (tonic clonic or clonic - previously known as grand mal)
1. Stay calm.
2.Note the time.
3.Prevent others from crowding round.
4.Put something soft under the person’s head - like a jacket or cardigan - to prevent injury.
5.Only move if they are in a dangerous place, such as in the road or at the top of stairs. Move things away from them if there is a risk of injury.
6. Do not attempt to restrain the convulsive movements. Allow the seizure to take its course.
7.Do not put anything in the person’s mouth. There is no danger of swallowing the tongue and teeth can easily be broken.
When the seizure has stopped:
1.If possible roll the person onto their side into the recovery position.
2.Wipe away any excess saliva. If breathing is still laboured check that nothing is blocking the throat, such as dentures or food.
3.Do all you can to minimise embarrassment. If the person has been incontinent, deal with this as privately as possible.
4.Stay with the person giving reassurance until they have fully recovered. Do not offer them a drink unless you are sure they are fully recovered.
Most seizures happen without warning, last only a short time and stop without any special treatment. Injuries can occur, but most people do not come to any harm in a seizure and do not usually need to go to hospital or see a doctor.
When a person has a convulsive seizure it is possible that their regular breathing pattern will be affected and they may go blue. Although this can be frightening to witness, it does not usually mean it is a medical emergency.
2007-01-05 16:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Carolyn D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The other answer was good - but the patient needs to be rolled to his/her side just as soon as possible - there are often copious secretions (drooling) and people can choke on it. don't wait for the seizure to be over.
DO NOT put anything in a patient's mouth to keep them from biting their tongue or cheek - those heal, broken teeth do not. It is impossible for amyone to "swallow" their tougue - it's attached!
put a coat or anything under their head for comfort. do not restrain tham.
if a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes then this is a medical emergency and 911(US emergency #) needs to be called.
reassure a patient when the seizure is over - they are often very embarressed or scared. or they may be confused. keep them comfortable and quiet until they are thinking clearly again.
2007-01-05 23:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Connie R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋