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Convulsions - first aid - series - Procedure, part 1

  
Procedure, part 1

  • When a seizure occurs, the main goal is to protect the person from injury. Try to prevent a fall by laying the person on the ground in a safe area. The area should be cleared of furniture or other sharp objects.
  • Cushion the person's head.
  • Loosen tight clothing, especially around the neck.


Review Date: 1/16/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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