EPILEPTIC SEIZURES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

ACT FAST

Stay calm: It is essential to be able to help effectively.

Asegura la seguridad:

– Remove dangerous objects from the environment.
– Place something soft (a pillow, a folded piece of clothing) under the person's head to prevent bumps.

Don't try to stop the crisis: It is a natural process that must follow its course..

Do not put anything in your mouth: This may cause injury.

Let the crisis take its course: Most last between 1 and 2 minutes.

Place the person on their side: Once the crisis has passed, place them on their side to prevent them from choking on their saliva.

Call emergency services: If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, occurs several times, or the person does not regain consciousness, call emergency services immediately.

Recuerda, cada persona con epilepsia es diferente, por lo que es importante seguir las recomendaciones de tu médico y personalizar esta guía a tus necesidades.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

en_USEN
es_MXES en_USEN