Seizures
How to Prepare for and Provide Proper Seizure First Aid
When Do Seizures Occur?
Seizures are electrical disturbances in the brain that cause unexpected and uncontrollable muscle movements, leading to a loss of consciousness..
There are many types of seizures; some are relatively mild, while others are severe and long-lasting.
What Are the Symptoms of Seizures?
- Some symptoms may occur, but not all, and their severity canvary. Some or all of the following symptoms may manifest:
- Shaking of the body, face, and limbs.
- Foaming atthe mouth.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Loss of bladder control.
- Lips turning blue or purple..
Redness and dry skin in children.
How to Deal with Seizures?
- In such cases, the affected person may fall to the ground, scream, tremble, and become unaware of their surroundings. Here are some instructions when you see someone having a seizure:
- Stay calm and remain with the person.
- Remove any food or liquids from their mouth.
- Move them away from any danger, such as being near a busy road.
- Place something soft under their head for support and loosen any tight clothing.
- Let the person lie on their side to help them breathe.
- Try to time the beginning of the seizure.
Seek emergency help if the seizure lasts more than five minutes.
- Instructions to Avoid During Seizure First Aid:
- Avoid stopping the person’s movements during the seizure.
- Avoid placing any object in the person’s mouth as it could injure the jaw or damage teeth.
- Do not attempt to perform CPR, as the person will resume breathing on their own after the seizure.
Do not offer any food or water until you are sure the person has fully regained consciousness.
- When to Seek Emergency Help?
- If the person has not had a seizure before.
- If the person is experiencing difficulty breathing.
- If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
- If the person experiences another seizure shortly after the previous one.
- If the person is injured during the seizure.
If the person has a medical condition such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy.
Ambulance Numbers in Gulf Countries:
Oman: 9999
Saudi Arabia: 997
Kuwait: 112
Qatar: 999
UAE: 998
Bahrain: 999
