I'm writing a movie, and want to get this scene as realistic as possible.
2007-02-23 04:43:27 · 11 answers · asked by twstein 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Clear the are to prevent damage to the person, move away from danger if necessary (like fire or cliff edge!), roll person on side very gently, keep airway open by holding chin up gently. Wait until the seizure stops and them take the person to hospital
2007-02-23 09:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a seizure the paramedics would only make sure the patients airway wasn't obstructed.Never restrain or try to cram anything in their mouth,to prevent the tongue being bitten,thats the least of the patients worries.They would also make sure that the patient surroundings are safe.Only after the seizure would they use an airway if needed,start an IV line,secure the patient on a backboard,evaluate v/s with monitors,administer oxygen and appropriate anti-seizure drugs if needed,and transport to a hospital. Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-23 04:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I believe they would just move things out of the person's way (furniture, etc.) so they don't hurt themselves while convulsing. They might put a wallet or something strong in the person's mouth so they don't bite their tongue. Call a local paramedic and ask them this question to confirm what I said.
2007-02-23 08:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm an EMT and the best thing to do would be to just let him have convulsions. Just move things away from him that would hurt him. After the convulsion you should give him oxygen and transport to the hospital.
2007-02-24 09:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by AS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're writing a movie and you on Yahoo Answers for research? That's gonna be some movie. Why not stop by the fire station and ask. They are generally a good bunch of guys and like to talk.
2007-02-23 04:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by muskrat_h8r 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that there is nothing in the immediate area around the person that is dangerous to the person or that will injure the person. Then he waits for the seizure to subside.
2007-02-23 04:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharon W has given you the best answer.
2007-02-23 06:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by 1st Responder FF/EMT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah sharon w thumbs up
2007-02-23 10:32:42 · answer #8 · answered by Fire Lt. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be better off asking someone with medical training, since I'm sure it would be whatever a doctor or nurse would do.
2007-02-23 04:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by odandme 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
not much..keep airway open and roll them on their side if vomiting...no stick between teeth..
2007-02-23 04:48:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋