Job 12:7 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you,”
First Aid for Seizures
· Help the person to the ground.
· Turn the person onto his/her side.
· Fold the person’s arm under his/her head.
· Place padding under his/her head.
· Remove his/her glasses.
· Loosen tight clothing around the person’s neck.
· Clear the area of any objects that could cause injury.
· Make sure breathing remains unobstructed.
· Stay with the person until he/she is able to speak.
Call an ambulance if:
· The convulsions last longer than 5 minutes.
· The person is injured.
· Anytime a person seizes while in water.
· The person has aspirated vomit.
· She is pregnant.
· Breathing does not return to normal.
· This is the first seizure.
