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Step 1
Stay calm and help the person having a seizure to the floor so that they don't fall and hurt themselves. Position them on their left side so that any saliva can leave their mouth and then place something soft, such as a pillow or folded jacket, under their head. Do not leave the person or try to restrain them, simply position them and wait for the seizure to end.
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Step 2
Take a moment to look around the person and move any objects which could hurt them. Sharp objects, things which could onto them and furniture should be moved a few feet away.
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Step 3
Ask any people who have gathered around the person to leave, as waking up from a seizure with a crowd of people watching is embarrassing and unsettling for the person having a seizure.
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Step 4
Give the person food, water or medication only once they have come out of the seizure and are completely awake. Additionally, while many people believe that a person having a seizure can choke on their own tongue, placing them on their side is the only preventative measure you need to take. Never try to open their mouth or place something in their mouth.
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Step 5
Time the length of the seizure. If the seizure lasts longer than five minutes, call an ambulance. If not, simply wait it out. When the person wakes, let them know how long the seizure lasted, as most people keep track for medical records.
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Step 6
Call an ambulance immediately if the person having a seizure is pregnant, injured, diabetic or experiences reoccurring seizures without regaining consciousness between episodes.
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Step 7
Stay to help the person once the seizure has ended for at least 30 minutes. Vomiting is common once the seizure has stopped, so get a bag or bucket ready.
