Seizure First Aid Steps

How to Help Someone Having a Seizure

1

STAY with the person until they are awake and alert after the seizure.

Time the seizure

Remain calm

Check for medical ID

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2

Keep the person SAFE.

Move or guide away from harm

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3

Turn the person onto their SIDE if they are not awake and aware.

Keep airway clear

Loosen tight clothes around neck

Put something small and soft under the head

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Call
911
if…

Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
Person does not return to their usual state
Person is injured, pregnant, or sick

Repeated seizures
First-time seizure
Difficulty breathing
Seizure occurs in water

Do
NOT

Do NOT restrain.

Do NOT put any objects in their mouth.

Rescue medicines can be given if prescribed by a healthcare professional

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How to Help Someone Having a Seizure

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Call
911
if…

Do
NOT

Learn more: epilepsy.com/firstaid

Seizure First Aid Steps

How to Help Someone Having a Seizure

1

2

3

Call911if…

DoNOT

Learn more: epilepsy.com/firstaid

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Call
911
if…

Do
NOT