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- Make a note of how long the seizure lasted.
- Protect the patient from injury.
- Cushion the head.
- Place the person in the recovery position when seizure is over.
- Stay with the person until recovery is complete.
- Offer calm reassurance.
- Do not panic.
- Do not restrain the person’s movements.
- Do not put anything in the person’s mouth.
- Do not try to move the person unless the location presents possible danger.
- Do not offer food or drink until a full recovery has been made.
- Make a note of how long the seizure lasted.
- Guide the person away from possible danger.
- Stay with the person until recovery is complete.
- Offer calm reassurance.
- Do not panic.
- Do not restrain the person’s movements.
- Do not assume that the person is aware of what is happening or what has happened.
- Do not offer food or drink until a full recovery has been made.
- Do not offer food or drink until a full recovery has been made.
- Make a note of how long the seizure lasted.
- Guide the person away from possible danger.
- Offer calm reassurance.
- Do not panic.
- Do not assume that the person is aware of what is happening or what has happened.
- Do not offer food or drink until a full recovery has been made.
- If you know that this is the person’s first seizure.
- If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.
- If one seizure follows another without the person regaining consciousness.
- If the person is injured.
- If the person is pregnant.
Getting the diagnosis of epilepsy can be daunting or confusing, so MREA have put together a comprehensive guide to keep you informed.
Drugs prescribed by doctors for the treatment of epilepsy do not offer a cure for the condition but a means for controlling seizures.
You should be aware that certain situations can increase your seizure frequency— read our list here.