2023-07-28 19:30:49
The first rule to act correctly before an attack of epilepsy is knowing how to recognize it. There are many myths and the vast majority of people think that an epileptic seizure always involves seizures or foaming at the mouth and this is not always the case. It can occur, for example, when the person who suffers from it perceives strange sensations, disconnects from the environment and makes subtle movements with some part of the body.
The important thing in the face of an epileptic attack is to remain calm
Of course, when it comes to acting, the most important thing is to remain calm. It is clear that these are distressing moments and it must be taken into account that the vast majority of epileptic seizures last between 2 and 3 minutes. During this time, you must measure the duration of the crisis and accompany the person suffering from it at all times and prevent them from getting injured, clearing the area around them and placing something soft on their head.
When you already have your head protected, you will have to avoid obstruction of the airways. To do this you must loosen the clothes that can be worn around the neck and put him in a security position, lying on his side on the ground. When the seizures have passed, if the patient has lost consciousness, it is best to stay in that position and if he remains conscious, you can leave him sitting up.
This is what not to do
Observing carefully will tell us whether or not to call the emergency room. The action protocol varies depending on the crisis itself or the person who has suffered it. If it is a pregnant woman, you should call as soon as the crisis is over and also if, during the attack, the person has suffered significant trauma. A crisis of more than 5 minutes; the succession of repeated crises in a short space of time or the fact that the person does not recover after a reasonable time, are three other reasons for asking for help by phone.
To finish with this first aid guide, we must know what we should never do. If a person suffers an epileptic seizure in your presence, you should never try to immobilize them, or force their mouth open or place cloths or other objects in it, since you could obstruct their airways. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is also not necessary, except if the person does not breathe again after the crisis. It should also be ruled out administering water, food or pills during or after the crisis.
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