What is a Seizure?
A seizure is an involuntary behaviour that usually affects how a person feels or acts for a short time and are usually associated with epilepsy.
Some of the Signs and Symptoms may be:
- Dizziness
- Falling to the ground/loss of consciousness
- Incontinence
- Body Spasms
- Staring, excessive blinking or upward rolling of the eyes
How to Help
- Try to reassure the patient.
- Clear the area. Move any furniture or objects out of the way that may cause harm.
- Do not place anything in their mouth, as this can increase the risk of choking.
- Do not try to restrain the patient.
- Check DRABC
- If possible, put the patient into the recovery position.
- If the patient has not had a seizure before or suffers repeated or prolonged seizures, CALL 111.
This information is for reference only and comprehensive life saving skills can only be gained by attending a First Aid Christchurch first aid course.