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