SEIZURES
REMEMBER:
REMEMBER:
- stay calm and track time
- call 911 as a backup
- protect from harm
- cushion head with something flat and soft
- speak softly
- allow student to move as long as they are safe
- loosen clothing around neck
- NOTHING in mouth
- turn on side and keep airway open
- document and report
WHAT MAKES A SEIZURE AN EMERGENCY?
WHAT MAKES A SEIZURE AN EMERGENCY?
- first time seizure
- seizure lasting longer than 3 minutes
- repeated seizures without stopping
- more seizures than usual or change in type of seizure
- student having seizure is injured
- fluid has been inhaled into lungs
- if student has difficulty breathing after seizure ends
- no response to ordered seizure medication
SEIZURE PROCEDURE IN WATER
SEIZURE PROCEDURE IN WATER
- support the victim's head, keeping face out of water
- remove student from water and evaluate breathing
- place student in recovery position on side to open airway
- perform CPR if needed after spasms have stopped
- administer emergency medication when ordered by physician