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First Aid for Epilepsy – action to be taken during a seizure episode

Dr.Nikit Milind Shah

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Key Takeaways:

  • First Aid of Seizure-
  • With in 5 minutes of Seizure:
    • Stay calm
    • Move to recovery position
    • Away from harmful objects
    • Don’t put anything in mouth
    • Don’t restrain
    • Calculate seizure time
  • If seizure does not stop in 5 minutes:
    • Midazolam
    • Attach nasal spray
    • Spray in the nostrils
  • If child is non- responsive to Midazolam- Rush to the nearest hospital

The infographic above is about first aid for epilepsy and actions to be taken during a seizure episode.

Please use this infographic to understand the Dos and Don’ts of your immediate response to a child having a seizure episode. This infographic can be used as a handy first aid for epilepsy. These guidelines are suggested measures to be taken to stop/regulate a seizure. However, in cases where an emergency situation is unresponsive to first-aid measures, please seek immediate help by visiting the nearest hospital emergency care.

Please download a template of a seizure diary. You may use it to record your child’s seizure history. Additionally, you can also check out these videos on learning and understanding more about Epilepsy. 

AcknowledgementsWe thank our volunteers Ms.Sailaja Tadimeti & Mr.Krishnaji Devalkar for the time and effort taken towards translating this content from English to Telugu. We thank our volunteers Ms Prerana Chouk & Ms Hemanta Nijhawan for the time and effort taken towards translating this content from English to Hindi.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

 

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