How parents can observe their children with epilepsy

  It is important to observe your child’s seizures, and many parents are unable to clearly describe how their child behaves during a seizure. When a child has a seizure, parents often feel fearful, overwhelmed, and frazzled, and neglect to observe the seizure.  The following points should be noted during a child’s seizure: (1) Stay calm and watch the entire seizure, paying particular attention to the eyes and facial expressions, the posture of the upper and lower limbs, and the convulsions; (2) Move the child away from the danger zone and loosen the collar; (3) Protect the child by placing a loose pillow, clothing, etc. under the head so that the head does not hit the ground strongly and repeatedly during the convulsion; (4) Do not try to (4) Do not try to resist or apply strong pressure to the convulsing head or limbs; (5) Do not put anything in the child’s mouth; (6) Do not massage or perform artificial respiration on the child.