Seizures
7 important questions on Seizures
What are the five occassion when 999 should be called?
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?
restrain them
How should a first aider respond during a seizure?
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.
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?
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?
The phase typically last less than 2 minutes.
Describe the recovery phase of seizure?
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