I was told several different things such as; remove anything from around them so they don't hurt themselves, turn them on their side, leave them alone and call 911. I would obviously call 911, however, what should I do?
2007-06-21 08:02:28 · 11 answers · asked by bubblesandtea 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
hopefully this helps
1. time the seizure
2. lay them on their side(especially if vomiting occurs) and remove anything around them that can hurt them
3. place something under their head (pillow, blanket etc. or on your lap)
4. remove their eyeglasses if they are wearing any
5. DO NOT restrain them or place anything in their mouth
6. stay with them until they fully recover
7. observe the parts of the body affected
2007-06-21 08:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by jamie k 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is leave them to come out of the seizure themselves, do remove anything in the way that they could hurt themselves on. Do not attempt to go near them, you could get hurt and will be no good to them then. If you know this person well, and are able to talk to them about it, ask them how long their seizures usually last, and if they have "triggers"; these are feelings or signs that they are going to have a seizure. If you have this info you can then guide them to a private and safe place before the seizure starts, this will help maintian some dignity. If they tell you the length of time their seizure usually lasts, and you witness a seizure that lasts longer than normal, or they have a few seizures on top of each other, then you need to ring emergency services.If they come around after the seizure allow them to recover at their own pace, they may need to have a nap afterwards they may also need to be placed in the recovery position. Everybody has different needs during and after a seizure, discuss with this person what their needs are and follow their advice. Some people will be incontinent during a seizure, if this is the case and there are other people around, throw a coat or something over them to make it less obvious, especially if in a public place.
Please speak to this person about this, i am sure they will be pleased that you want to do what is right for them.
Good on you for wanting to know how to help, and good luck.
2007-06-21 08:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by missjugded 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a first ader my first objective would be NOT to put ur fingers near there mouth, dont restain them what so ever the main thing is just support there heads with a pillow or sumat only put them in the recovery persition if u can hear or see that there airway is going funny !!!. if u no this is there first seizure u denfinatly call an ambulance or if the keep fitting for more then 15 to 20 mins u call a ambulance then. after they have come round they be really disorentated and wont no wots happened make sure they no what day it is, ask them whats there birthday, the year and stuff like that normally they jst get up and go to sleep and rest for days on end. and yer you can revmove anything from around them but it not your first priority , it only become you first priority if u and the other person are in immediate danger. but remeber there are driffrent types of epilepsy so make sure u properly reseach it.
2007-06-21 12:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by parklane_disabilityofficer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just remove harmful things around them and give them plenty of room. Do not try to restrain them or move them in any way (they won't swallow their tongue, that is a fable). Obviously call 911. After the seizure is over check their breathing and pulse, if you have had CPR training then you should decide if they need any circulatory or breathing assistance and go from there. If you have no training then you really cant do anything else to help.
2007-06-21 08:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend has seizures and i've been with him when he's had them, so i know of what i speak. key thing to remember is to keep them from rolling around and hurting themselves -- do not under any circumstances put anything in their mouth! if you are concerned they might be choking or drowning on their own saliva do your best to roll them on their side. stay with them -- seizures are like earthquakes, violent and sudden, but they eventually subside.
i have found calling 911 to not necessarily be the best course of action unless they've otherwise injured themselves (hit their head or cut themselves) -- most of the time the seizure is long gone by the time they get there and then there's a costly ambulance ride.
just remember to stay calm and get them to a doctor as soon as possible. it is a terrifying thing to witness but whoever is afflicted is going to be so fortunate to have you there! good luck!
2007-06-21 08:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by malicious5 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first, call 911. then romove anything that they can hurt themselves on, like furniture, do not try to put anything in their mouth b/c you might get bitten, do not try to hold them down, time the length of the seizure, and pay close attention to what theyre doing so that you can describe it to the parametics.
2007-06-21 08:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by rowdy6252 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok.... if they are eating anything or have an object in their mouth.. take it out so they dont choke on it... THEY CANNOT SWALLOW THEIR TONGUE!!! it isnt possible... make sure they are away from everything and anything that could possible hurt them... roll them over on their side so just in case they vomit.. they dont choke on that.... when it seems like the seizure is over go to them and tell them simple things like the date, where they are... what happened.. and just sit there with them until everything is alright or until the ambulance arrives... i hope this helps
2007-06-21 08:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by Brittany 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you secure abig object in their mouth so they dont bite their tounge off or swallow it,then you secure the surroundings of any harm to them hurting themselves,then just ride it out with them and assure them that everything is going to be ok.
2007-06-21 08:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by nanna 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take Jamies advice. I myself am epileptic and those steps she advised are the best steps to take.
2007-06-21 12:51:29 · answer #9 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DONT PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH. The other things you listed are true. Do those.
2007-06-21 08:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by "Chreece" 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋