Seizure First Aid

ECHO GROUP
 Seizure
Is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical
disturbance in the brain. It can cause
changes in your behavior, movements
or feelings, and in levels of
consciousness.
 Symptoms
Periods of rapid eye Loss of bowel or
1 blinking and staring
5 bladder control
Stiffening Not responding to noise
2 6
of the body or words for brief periods
Loss of Appearing confused or
3 7
consciousness in a haze
Breathing problems Falling suddenly for no
4 or stopping breathing
8
apparent reason
 CAUSES
Seizures can stem from several health conditions. Anything that affects the
body also may disturb the brain and lead to a seizure.

• alcohol • substance • head trauma

withdrawal withdrawal • kidney or liver
• a brain infection, • an electrolyte failure
such as imbalance • low blood
meningitis • electric shock glucose
• a brain injury • epilepsy levels
during childbirth • extremely high • a stroke
• a brain defect blood pressure • a brain tumor
present at birth • fever • vascular
• choking abnormality in
• substance use the brain
 Treatment
Anti epileptic,
anticonvulsant, Ketogenic diet
antiseizure drugs

Vagus nerve
Brain surgery
stimulator
 Types of Seizure
 Generalized seizures — can start as focal seizures that spread to
both sides of the brain.
• Absence Seizures —sometimes called petit mal seizures
• Tonic clonic seizures — also called grand mal seizures
 Focal seizures — are located in just one area of the brain.
These seizures are also called partial seizures.
• Simple focal seizures
• Complex focal seizures
• Secondary generalized seizures
What happen during seizure and
after seizure?
DURING a seizure, there are bursts of
electrical activity in your brain, sort of
like an electrical storm. This activity
causes different symptoms depending on
the type of seizure and what part of the
brain is involved. Seizures can take on
many different forms and affect different
people in different ways.
After
As a seizure ends, some people recover
immediately, while others may take
minutes to hours to feel like their usual
self. The recovery period is different
depending on the type of seizure and what
part of the brain was affected. The
recovery period after a seizure is called
the “postictal phase.”
 First Aid (Do’s and Dont’s)
DO’s
First aid for any type of seizure Seizures come in numerous forms. The
majority of seizures are temporary.
 Keep an eye on the person until the seizure has ended and he or she has
regained consciousness. As soon as it’s over, assist the person in
finding a secure location to sit. Tell them what occurred in very basic
words once they are awake and ready to talk.
 Calmly console the person.
 Check for a medical bracelet or other emergency information on the
subject.
 Maintain a calm demeanor around you and others. Offer to call a cab or
another individual to ensure that the person arrives safely at their
destination.
 Do’s
First aid for generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure A generalized tonic-
clonic seizure, commonly known as a grand mal seizure, is what most people
think of when they think of a seizure. The individual may cry out, tumble, tremble
or jerk, and become completely ignorant of what is going on around them during
this sort of seizure. Here are some things you can do to assist someone who is
suffering a seizure like this:
 Allow the person to fall to the ground slowly.
 Gently roll the person to one side. This will assist the person in breathing.
 Remove anything hard or sharp from the immediate vicinity of the person. This
may help you avoid being hurt.
 Place something soft and flat beneath his or her head, such as a folded jacket.
 Take off your spectacles.
 Remove any ties or other objects from around the neck that may make it
difficult to breathe.
 Seizures should be timed. If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, dial 911.
 DONT’s
It’s critical to understand what not to do during or after a seizure to
keep a person safe. Never do any of the following things:
x Do not restrain the person or attempt to stop him or her from
moving.
x Nothing should be placed in the person's mouth. Teeth and the
jaw might be damaged as a result of this. During a seizure, a
person's tongue is unable to be swallowed.
x Do not attempt mouth-to-mouth breathing (like CPR). After a
seizure, most people resume breathing on their own.
x Wait till the person is completely awake before offering him or
her drink or food.
What to do if someone has seizure?
What not to do and what to do
If Your Baby has a Seizure
Thank You!
ECHO GROUP