What to do if someone has a seizure in front of you?

First Aid

1. Keep other people out of the way.
2. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
3. Don’t try to hold them down or stop the movements.
4. Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
5. Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
6. Don’t put anything in their mouth.

When should you call an ambulance for a seizure?

When to call an ambulance it’s the first time someone has had a seizure. the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes. the person does not regain full consciousness, or has several seizures without regaining consciousness. the person is seriously injured during the seizure.

Should you put something in the mouth of someone who is having a seizure?

Do not put anything in the person’s mouth. This can injure teeth or the jaw. A person having a seizure cannot swallow his or her tongue. Do not try to give mouth-to-mouth breaths (like CPR).

When are seizures an emergency?

A seizure is considered an emergency when it lasts a long time or when seizures occur close together and the person doesn’t recover between seizures. Just like there are different types of seizures, there are also different types of emergencies.

Do you need to go to the hospital if you have a seizure?

Most seizures last between 30 seconds and two minutes and will not require any emergency medical attention. However, if someone is experiencing a seizure that lasts longer than two minutes, or they lose consciousness and it does not come back right after the seizure, you should call 911 right away.

Do seizures require hospitalization?

Seizures do not usually require emergency medical attention. Only call 911 if one or more of these are true: The person has never had a seizure before. The person has difficulty breathing or waking after the seizure.

Should you turn someone on their side during a seizure?

Turn the person gently onto one side. This will help the person breathe. Clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp. This can prevent injury.

When treating a victim of a major seizure it is important to?

Stay calm, loosen anything around the person’s neck, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, clear the area around them, and stay with them after the seizure stops. Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, the person has another seizure, does not wake up, or has another medical condition.

What should you do to help if someone is having a seizure?

Gently put a soft pillow under the head to prevent injury to the head during the seizure. Carefully and gently turn the individual to their side and allow any fluid to come out of the mouth. Do not attempt to give anything to drink or eat while the person is having a seizure.

What should I do first if someone has a seizure?

Seizure first aid is a matter of taking precautions. You’re most likely to need it for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Keep other people out of the way. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person. Don’t try to hold her down or stop the movements. Place her on her side, to help keep her airway clear.

What to do when you see someone having a seizure?

Don’t panic.

When possible,note the time the seizure began so you’ll know if it goes on too long (five minutes or more).

If they’re sitting in a chair,gently guide them to the floor or try to prevent them from falling.

Move all heavy or sharp objects away from them.

What do you do if someone is having a seizure?

During a seizure,there are safety precautions to prevent injury,and you should[3]: Loosen restrictive clothing.

If the person is unconscious,make sure nothing is blocking the nose or mouth.

Don’t perform artificial respiration during a seizure,even if the person is turning blue.