Saturday 27 October 2012

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Convulsive seizures where the body stiffens (tonic phase) followed by general muscle jerking (clonic phase). Remain calm, Stay with person, Time seizure, Protect from injury especially the head, Roll into recovery position after jerking stops OR immediately if food/fluid/vomit in mouth, Maintain privacy and dignity, Observe and monitor breathing, Gently reassure until recovered. A seizure or convulsion can occur at any age and is due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain resulting in uncontrollable muscular activity and loss of consciousness. There are many types of seizure, with some being relatively mild and others severe and prolonged. A full-scale epileptic seizure involves violent jerking of the limbs, facial twitching, and foaming at the mouth due to saliva being blown through clenched teeth. The seizure may last for a few minutes and the patient may need several hours in which to recover.

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid

Seizure First Aid


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