Seizures

7 important questions on Seizures

What are the five occassion when 999 should be called?

The siezure last more than 5 minutes.
This was their first seizure
They hit their head
They have had multipe seizures
They are unresponsive after the siezure

What are two things you should never when a person is having a seizure?

Put something in their mouth
restrain them

How should a first aider respond during a seizure?

Move dangerous objects away, gently protect their head with a coat or your hands (ensure that you don't tilt their head forward and stop them breathing)
Note the time and duration of the seizure
Loosen any tigh clothing around their neck
Call emergency services if an of the five criteria have been met.
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What are the three phases of a seizure in order? Why are the two first phases called what they are called.

1) Tonic phase (“Tonic” comes from the Greek tonos = tension)
2) Clonic phase “Clonic” comes from the Greek klonos = violent, confused motion
3)   Recovery

Describe the tonic phase of a seizure? How long does this phase typically last for?

Muscles suddenly become rigid.
peron may let out a cry and fall to the floor
the back may arch and the lips might go blue.
Typically last for 30 seconds

Describe the chlonic phase of a seizure? How long does it typically last for?

Arms and legs make sudden, rhythmical jerking movements, eye may roll, teeth may clench, saliva can drool from the mouth (sometims blood stained from biting the tongue) breathing could be noisy like snoring. There could be loss of bladder or bowel control.

The phase typically last less than 2 minutes.

Describe the recovery phase of seizure?

The seizure stops but the casualty may remain unresponsive. They should wake within a few minutes but might not be alert for 20 minutes or so.

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