Epilepsy

Postictal Period-

Time after seizure for normal neurological function to resume.

Precede Partial Seizures and include abnormal sensations.

What to do when someone undergoes a seizure?

The following points should be taken into consideration-

1. STAY CALM & NEVER try to resist seizures of the patient.

2. Make the patient lie down and turn the person on one side.

3. Remove any sharp objects from the vicinity

4. Put a pen or something in between the teeth of the patient so that he/she doesn’t bite his/her tongue.

5. Put a pillow/folded t-shirt/folded sweater below the head of the patient.

6. Remove patient’s glasses if wearing one.

7.Do not give anything to eat or drink until he/she fully alert..

8. Don’t leave his/her side until the person regains consciousness.

9. Talk to the person and comfort him/her.

10. Remove anything tight around the neck so that the person can breathe freely.

11. Seek medical help.

Originally published at https://medanalytic.blogspot.com on March 4, 2021.