Epilepsy First Aid Course

Lesson 5.1

Key Takeaways

Providing calm, informed first aid can make a significant difference to someone experiencing a seizure.

01Stay calm
02Protect the person from injury
03Do not restrain movements
04Do not put anything in their mouth
05Time the seizure
06Most seizures stop within 2-3 minutes
07Call 999 if the seizure lasts 5 minutes or longer
08Stay with the person until fully recovered
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