What to do after a seizure

For patients who have fallen to the ground and have closed teeth, let them lie face up with their heads tilted to the side, then help them untie their collars and belts, and remove dentures if they have them, to keep the airway open and vomit discharged. Put clothing on the patient’s joints to prevent the patient from bruising; move away from chairs and sharp objects around the patient to prevent bruising; do not press the patient’s body strongly to avoid fractures and dislocations; evacuate the crowd of onlookers to allow air circulation. After these actions are completed, call the emergency number or take the patient to the hospital for professional treatment on your own. In general, patients with epilepsy have premonitions and signs before seizures, such as abnormal sensations, chest tightness, epigastric discomfort, fear, salivation, and blurred vision and hearing. Therefore, when the patient has a premonition or the family observes that the epilepsy may be about to seize, the patient should be transferred to a safe place to lie down as soon as possible, and the patient should not be allowed to fall to the ground suddenly, otherwise it is easy to fall on the head. In addition, epileptic patients should try to avoid working at height, underground work, driving and other occupations; usually pay attention to rest, avoid mental stimulation, appropriate participation in public recreational activities to relieve psychological pressure; family members also need to master the first aid treatment of epileptic patients, can make timely treatment when the patient onset, to reduce the risk of patient injury.