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Seizure and Brain Injury Centre
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First-Aid
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Imagine that there is an electrical storm within the confines of your brain. Messages are being sent in a very intense
srcambled manner, not allowing the brain to arrange or to organize the meanings, therefore causing loss of control to
certain areas of your body. This can be presented in various fashions; absent stares, rolling of the eyes, involuntary jerking
of the arms and legs, fall down seizures; atonic, tonic clonic. There are many types of seizures. The effects they
have on the body may vary greatly, depending on the particular area in the brain the seizure began and where it
spreads.
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If Someone Has A Seizure
Although it can be frightening to witness a large or lengthy seizure, they are usually not a medical
emrgency. In most cases the seizure is not harmful to the individual, therefore the seizure should be allowed to run it's
course. An ambulance is usually not necessary unless, the seizure lasts longer than 5 to10 minutes, has repeated seizures,
has injured themselves, has diabetes or is pregeant.
You Should:
- Stay calm
- Help the person lie down and roll them on there side to avoid choking
- Loosen tight clothing and remove eye glasses
- Protect the person's head with a soft object such as a pillow or a rolled jacket
- Gently guide, a conscious but confused person away from hazardous situations such as stairs
and highways
- Remain with the person until they are awake and alert
- Be comforting and reassuring
You Should Not:
- Put anything into the person's mouth
- Try to restrain the person
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