Epilepsy

It is not possible to predict when epilepsy will last, or how long it may last, or what will happen during it
Minor symptoms where they lead to loss of consciousness or fall to the ground.

Epilepsy triggers:
Triggers vary from person to person, but common triggers include:
Stress and exhaustion.
Not sleeping.
– anxiety.
– nervous stress.
High body temperature (fever).
Excess caffeine.
– bright lights.
– Alcohol.
Not taking epilepsy medication.
Emergency procedures for all injured:
do (√):
– Note the time spent in the shift.
– Protect the person with the seizure by removing any harmful objects in the place near him and keeping him away from him
Sources of danger such as stairwells.
– Dimensions of glasses if the injured person uses them.
– Support the person’s head to prevent him from hitting the ground by putting a piece of cloth or a jacket.
Don’t (X):
– Immobilization of the patient when he had a seizure.
Do not gather around the injured person.
– Putting any object in the mouth of the injured person or between his teeth.
– Attempting to move the injured person during the seizure.
Do not panic and assume that the injured person knows what is happening or what has happened.
Giving the injured person any kind of food or drink until he fully recovers.
If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or more, an ambulance should be called.

After the seizure ends:

– Gently place the victim in the recovery position at the end of the seizure and wipe away excess saliva; To prevent
Saliva from obstructing the airway in addition to helping the patient to breathe easily
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Calmly reassure the patient.
Stay with the injured person until he regains consciousness.
– Gently check the victim’s mouth after the seizure is over so that nothing is blocking the airway
such as food or teeth (tooth falling out).
– If breathing becomes difficult after the seizure stops, an ambulance must be called quickly.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Health