Do’s and Don’ts of Epilepsy
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Do's
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Don't
| Stay CALM |
| CUSHION the person's head |
| PROTECT from injury |
| LOOSEN anything tight around neck |
| Turn to side to prevent choking- right or left |
| TIME the seizure |
| More than 5 mins, RUSH TO HOSPITAL |
| After recovery, REASSURE & OFFER HELP |
| DO NOT CROWD around |
| DO NOT RESTRICT the person |
| DO NOT PUT anything in the mouth |
| NO WATER OR FLUID till fully alert |
| Do not make the person smell a shoe / onion |
| Do not force down |
| Do not leave person unattended |
| Do not get frightened |

