Epileptic Seizures

Remember To Send for Help – Call an Ambulance

Note

If a seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes, the person has been injured during the seizure, or seizures are coming in quick succession call an Ambulance

Signs and Symptoms

Seizures may affect any part, or all of the body. There are many and varied signs and symptoms which may include:

Sudden muscle spasms

Falling down

Jerking body movements

Dribbling/drooling

May bite tongue

Shallow breathing ( may have blue tinge to lips)

Incontinence

Can be confused and agitated after the seizure

If the person is prone to violence use caution

Treatment during the Seizure

Do not try and restrain the patient

Put nothing in their mouth

Remove any objects around the patient which might cause injury

Write down the time the seizure started

Treatment after the Seizure

• DRSABCD
• Address any injuries the patient may have
• Reassure the patient, they may be confused
• Place the patient in the recovery position and monitor their breathing, If there are any concerns call for medical assistance