School Nurse

What to do if someone is having a Seizure

· STAY CALM

· Protect the student’s head either by gently cradling or place something soft under it

· Call me x 3011: Tell me the student’s name and the room number where the student is located.

· Do not try to put anything in the mouth

· Do not restrain the movements of the extremities

· Be observant: time started, how long seizure lasted, type of movement and what parts of the body involved, any color changes

· If the student should vomit, roll the student onto their side

I want to reiterate that I am in the building all of the school day. If I am not in my office, call 3004 or 3005, Eldora or Donna will get me.

I am not aware of any adults in this building that have a seizure disorder therefore if an adult has a seizure, call 911 and call me. Follow the same steps of care.

Thank you,

Ellen Estrella RN

School Nurse Teacher

Mt. Hope High School

199 Chestnut St.

Bristol, RI 02809

Ph. 401-254-5980 x3011

Fax 401-254-5925