How to Stop a Seizure
Lower them to the ground.. Reduce the risk of injury by checking the area.. Place something soft under the person's head.
Steps
1
Lower them to the ground.
Lower them to the ground.
2
Reduce the risk of injury by checking the area.
Reduce the risk of injury by checking the area.
3
Place something soft under the person's head.
Place something soft under the person's head.
4
Stay clear of the person.
Stay clear of the person.
5
Call an ambulance if it's the first time the person has had a seizure.
Call an ambulance if it's the first time the person has had a seizure.
6
Call emergency services if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
Call emergency services if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
7
Stay with the person.
Stay with the person.
8
Help a person who feels a seizure onset by getting them water.
Help a person who feels a seizure onset by getting them water.
9
Check for a medical alert bracelet or necklace.
Check for a medical alert bracelet or necklace.
10
Spray liquid medicine into the person's nose.
Spray liquid medicine into the person's nose.
11
Use a syringe to administer liquid medication to the cheek as an alternative.
Use a syringe to administer liquid medication to the cheek as an alternative.
12
Expect lorazepam or diazepam to be administered by IV.
Expect lorazepam or diazepam to be administered by IV.
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