Home Care
Most seizures stop by themselves. But during a seizure, the person can be hurt.
When a seizure occurs, the main goal is to protect the person from injury:
- Try to prevent a fall. Lay the person on the ground in a safe area. Clear the area of furniture or other sharp objects.
- Cushion the person's head.
- Loosen tight clothing, especially around the neck.
- Turn the person on their side. If vomiting occurs, this helps make sure that the vomit is not inhaled into the lungs.
- Look for a medical ID bracelet with seizure instructions.
- Stay with the person until they recover or until professional medical help arrives.
Things friends and family members should NOT do:
- DO NOT restrain (try to hold down) the person.
- DO NOT place anything between the person's teeth during a seizure (including your fingers).
- DO NOT attempt to hold the person's tongue.
- DO NOT move the person unless they are in danger or near something hazardous.
- DO NOT try to make the person stop convulsing. They have no control over the seizure and are not aware of what is happening at the time.
- DO NOT give the person anything by mouth until the convulsions have stopped and the person is fully awake and alert.
- DO NOT start CPR unless the seizure has clearly stopped and the person is not breathing or has no pulse.
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