What are the immediate steps to take when someone has a convulsive seizure?

What are the immediate steps to take when someone has a convulsive seizure?

• A. Call emergency services immediately and restrain the person.
• B. Try to stop the seizure by applying pressure.
• C. Give food or drink to the person.
• D. Stay calm, time the seizure, loosen tight clothing, remove eyeglasses, clear the area of hazards, turn the person to their side if safe, and place something soft under their head.

Answer: (D)

During a convulsive seizure, the first priority is safety and keeping the airway clear. The best approach is to stay with the person and act to protect them without restraining their movements. Time the seizure to know how long it lasts. Loosen anything tight around the neck and remove eyeglasses. Clear the area of hazards and, if it can be done safely, turn the person onto their side to help keep the airway open and prevent choking. Place something soft under the head to protect it, and do not try to hold the person down or stop the movements. Do not put anything in the mouth and do not give food or drink during the seizure. After the seizure ends, check breathing and monitor until fully recovered, and seek emergency help if the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if another seizure starts soon after, or if there are injuries or the person does not regain consciousness.

During a convulsive seizure, the first priority is safety and keeping the airway clear. The best approach is to stay with the person and act to protect them without restraining their movements. Time the seizure to know how long it lasts. Loosen anything tight around the neck and remove eyeglasses. Clear the area of hazards and, if it can be done safely, turn the person onto their side to help keep the airway open and prevent choking. Place something soft under the head to protect it, and do not try to hold the person down or stop the movements. Do not put anything in the mouth and do not give food or drink during the seizure. After the seizure ends, check breathing and monitor until fully recovered, and seek emergency help if the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if another seizure starts soon after, or if there are injuries or the person does not regain consciousness.