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Seizure (Active Convulsion)

Uncontrolled jerking and altered awareness

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Move objects away and protect the head

    Move objects away and protect the head.

  • 2
    Do not restrain and do not place objects in the mouth

    Do not restrain and do not place objects in the mouth.

  • 3
    Turn onto side after convulsions stop

    Turn onto side after convulsions stop.

  • 4
    Call emergency services if seizure lasts over 5 minutes or repeats

    Call emergency services if seizure lasts over 5 minutes or repeats.