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SEIZURE

SEIZURE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEIZURES

Seizure also known as convulsion is triggered by excessive electrical activity within the brain, resulting in;

  • Uncontrolled muscle convulsions throughout the body, typically, without warning
  • Jerking movements of the body
  • Breathing may seem absent
  • Possible loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Sometimes vomiting

How to protect a person from injury during seizure,

  • Move objects away to protect the head from injury
  • Do not restrain
  • Allow seizure to take its course
  • If possible, roll the person onto the side to allow saliva to drain from their mouth
  • Do not put anything in the mouth

Call 112 or 193 if the person,

  • Is injured or vomits during the seizure
  • Has no history of seizure
  • Has multiple seizures or continues to seize for more than 5 minutes

Most seizures last a short time and stop without any special treatment,

  • Once stopped, place the person in a recovery position to protect airway
  • If responsiveness and breathing are absent, begin CPR and use AED
  • Normally, responsiveness improves slowly over time
  • Reassure as the person improves
  • Provide privacy to minimize embarrassment
  • Do not allow the person to perform actions that pose risk for additional injury
  • Continue to monitor until EMS takes over or the person returns to normal
BY: DR. EMMANUEL AHIABLE
Emergency Specialist