- 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.
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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.
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