First Aid

1. Keep Calm. You cannot stop a seizure once it has started. Let the seizure run its course. Do not try to revive or restrain the person.
2. Ease the person to the floor and loosen clothing.
3. Try to remove any hard, sharp objects that might injure the person.
4. Turn the person on his/her side, so that saliva can flow from the mouth, helping to clear the airway.
5. Check for Medic Alert, ID or wallet card.
6. DO NOT put anything in the person's mouth. It could cause chokin or damage to the mouth or teeth. A person CANNOT swallow their tongue.
7. When the person regains consciousness and the seizure ends, help find a place to rest and become reoriented.
8. If a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or if the seizures occur repeatedly, call an ambulance.