03/26/2021
Epilepsy is characterized by unpredictable seizures that can lead to serious health complications and even death. If you’ve never lived with epilepsy, it can be hard to know what to do when you witness someone seizing. These steps can help keep a person safe:
• Stay with the person and time the seizure; remain calm.
• Move or guide the person away from harmful objects.
• Turn the person on their side if they’re not awake/aware. Don’t block airway.
• Do not put anything in their mouth. No water, food, etc.
• Do not restrain.
• Stay with them until they’re awake/alert after the seizure or until medical help arrives. Most seizures end in a few minutes.