What should I do when my child has a seizure?

  When a child has a convulsion, he or she must remain calm and must not panic. The child should be made to lie down with his or her head tilted to one side to avoid suffocation caused by the back of the tongue or the inhalation of secretions coming out of the mouth; do not stimulate the patient as much as possible and do not shake the patient with force. Do not forcibly pry open the closed teeth or stuff chopsticks or handkerchiefs between the upper and lower teeth. The rescuer or family member should always stay by the patient’s side and wipe away the patient’s vomit at any time. The patient’s condition should be recorded in time, such as the duration of the seizure, the site of the convulsion, breathing, color and state of consciousness, so that the doctor can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Most patients have a seizure that stops on its own within a few minutes. If the seizure is prolonged, the patient should be taken to the hospital in time, and the patient’s neck should be kept stretched during transportation.