Seizures

What is it?

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

What causes it?

• Epilepsy

• Head injuries

• Low blood sugar

• Heat-related injuries

• Poisoning

• Cardiac Arrest

Signs/Symptoms:

Seizure symptoms may differ from person to person.

• Loss of muscle control

• Fall to the ground

• Stop responding

• Jerking movements of the arms, legs, or other parts of the body

• Glassy-eyed stare

Plan of Action:

During:

• Move furniture or other objects out of the way to prevent injury

• Place something soft under the person's head

• Never hold the person down or put anything in their mouth

After:

• Check if the person is responsive and breathing

• Stay with them until medical help arrives

• If the person is having trouble breathing because of vomiting or fluids in their mouth, roll them onto their side

• If they are unresponsive and not breathing normally or are only gasping, start CPR and call 911

• If they have injured themselves, give first aid