Care in case of Seizure

The seizure is usually very stressful, the main tip is to stay calm so you can effectively help. It is important to know that most seizures last less than 5 minutes and that mortality is low during the crisis.

If the seizure is caused by an accident or a hit, do not remove the victim's location, meet it and wait for the arrival of medical help. Depending on the severity, if the victim is transported improperly it can even die.

The following are some tips for first aid care in case of seizure.

1. Lay the person on the ground, in a place with objects that could cause injury. Create space around the victim away from prying eyes.

2. Use your hand, clothes, pillow, or otherwise to protect the victim's head. Turn aside the victim's head to drain the saliva, thereby avoiding the person drowns.

3. Let your arms and legs free, in any way the stops.

4. Loosen clothing to facilitate ventilation. After, make sure nothing is obstructing the airway and to
breathing is normal.

5. Do not try to hold your tongue with your fingers, or try to place objects such as spoon, pen, mouth to hold it.

6. Turn your head to die. This will turn the tongue, and thus be released to the air passage.

7. To ease breathing, clear the salivary secretions with the aid of a paper or a towel.

After spending the seizure, until you get the specialized help if the victim wants to sleep, let it rest while awaiting rescue.

Medicate in any way the victim, because the reflections can not be fully recovered, and the victim can drown trying to swallow the tablet and water.