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We were given a reference card, by our son's neurologist, from the Epilepsy foundation concerning emergency response for seizures. It reads as follows....
Complex Partial Seizures
may be mistaken for substance abuse, mental illness or disorderly conduct.
SYMPTOMS
. blank stare
. Person seems dazed, unaware of surroundings
. Usually cannot respond to questions or orders
. Random actions may include:
. chewing or lip smacking
. picking at clothing
. mumbling
. wandering
. hand-wringing or disrobing
. If restrained may struggle or become aggresive against restraint
. Seizure usually lasts a few minutes
. Post seizure confusion may be much longer
Typically no memory of what happened during seizure
Epilepsy first aid
. Time length of seizure
. Chech for medical I.D.
. Do not restrain; avoid touching person if possible
. Speak calmly and reassuringly to person having seizure
. Guide away from possible hazards
. Stay back if person appears angry or aggressive
. Calm and reassure bystanders
. Call 911 if seizure lasts more than 30 minutes or there is obvious injury
( most people recover uneventfully after a complex partial seizure.)
After Seizure
. Person will be disoriented, confused and possibly have headache
. Do not leave scene untill person is fully alert
Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures
( Grand Mal )
May be mistaken for heart attack or stroke.
SYMPTOMS
. Sudden cry, fall
. Rigidity, muscle jerks
. Shallow breathing
. Pale or bluish skin
. Possible bowel or bladder incontinence
. Seizure usually lasts a minute or wto, then normal breathing returns
Epilepsy first aid
IMPORTANT! NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD:
. NEVER put anything in the person's mouth ( could cause injury and it is physically impossible for them to swallow their tongue.)
. NEVER restrain person ( Could cause injury; seizure can't be stopped.)
. If person is lying down, turn on side so saliva can drain from mouth
. Time length of seizure
. Check for medical I.D.
. Put something soft under head
. Remove eye glasses and loosen tight fitting clothing at neck
. Clear area of hard or sharp objects
. Calm and reassure bystanders
CALL 911 if:
. Person does not resume normal breathing after seizure
. Seizures last more than 5 minutes without person regaining consciousness
. Person is injured, pregnant or has diabetes
. This is a first time seizure
. Seizure occured in water
AFTER SEIZURE
. Person will be tired, possibly confused and may have headache
. Allow person to rest
. Do not offer person food or drink until fully awake and alert
. Stay on scene until person is completely conscious
I can't answer which seizures your child is having, but you may be able to get a good idea from these people by describing the seizures and aftermath.
Toll free 1-888-828-7651
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I hope this helps a little
Becky
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