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 |