Seizure Care for Family: A Nurse's Guide to Patient Safety
- Stay calm and protect the person from injury. Move any nearby objects that may cause injury.- Loosen tight clothing, especially around the neck.
- Turn the person on their side. This will help to prevent choking.
- Place a pillow or rolled-up towel under the person's head. This will help to protect their head from injury.
- Time the seizure. Note how long the seizure lasts.
- Stay with the person until the seizure stops. Do not attempt to restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.
- When the seizure stops, gently turn the person on their side and place a pillow or rolled-up towel under their head.
- Stay with the person until they are fully conscious and alert.
- Talk to the person calmly and reassure them that everything is okay.
- Offer the person a drink of water.
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