Saturday, January 16, 2010

SEIZURES

  • cushion the head
  • loosen any tight neck wear, shoes, or belts
  • turn the person on their side after the convulsion ceases. this may help drain any moisture or secretions from the persons mouth
  • do not attempt to hold the person down or restrain them
  • do not place anything in the persons mouth or try to pry the teeth apart
  • observe these items; length of seizure, type of movements, direction of any head or eye turning, amount of time to return to alertness and full consciousness

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