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Seizures
Important!
 | Call 911 or your emergency number if:
 | This is the first time the victim has had a seizure.
| The victim has more than one seizure per hour.
| The seizure lasts more than two minutes.
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| Seizures, while frightening, are usually not
life-threatening. However, you should be concerned about
determining the seizure's cause. Find out whether the
victim is wearing a Medic Alert tag that may provide a
clue or whether he is suffering from another injury that
may be related.
| Sudden high fever may cause seizures in infants or young
children. If a child has a seizure along with fever,
perform first aid as described here. Then follow first-aid
steps for febrile seizures. |
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Symptoms
| Tingling sensation
| Twitching, muscle spasms
| Body stiffening
| Drooling
| Loss of bladder or bowel control
| Temporary respiratory arrest
| Unconsciousness |
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Caution
Do you suspect a head, neck or
back injury?
First Aid
- If the victim suspects that he is going to have a
seizure or if he begins to lose his balance, help him to
the ground.
- Lay the victim on his side to prevent any vomit from
entering his lungs. CAUTION: Do not put your hands in
or near the victim's mouth during the seizure.
- Loosen any tight clothing on the victim.
- Prevent the victim from injuring himself. Remove
eyeglasses. Push away any objects or furniture that might
injure the victim if he collides with it. CAUTION: Do not
try to restrict his movements unless he is going to hurt
himself.
- When the seizure has ended, help the victim into a
comfortable position on his side. The victim is likely
to be tired and confused; he may fall asleep.
- Check the victim's ABCs. If
the victim is not breathing or does not have a pulse or
heartbeat, begin CPR.
First Aid for Febrile
Seizures
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