{"id":53409,"date":"2022-12-23T10:18:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T10:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cprcare.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=53409"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:58:05","slug":"first-aid-tips-for-helping-someone-having-a-seizure","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/es\/blog\/first-aid-tips-for-helping-someone-having-a-seizure\/","title":{"rendered":"First Aid Tips for Helping Someone Having a Seizure"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Everyone should know what to do if they notice someone having a seizure. First aid when given at the right time can go to great lengths at helping someone having seizures. They vary from person to person. There is also a difference in how people are affected and how they recover following seizures. Seizures are of different kinds. How you can best assist someone having a seizure depends on the type of seizure and how it affects them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53464\" src=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Epilepsy-Seizure-Facts-Statistics-655x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"image for seizure first aid\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Signs &amp; Symptoms of Seizures?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Signs and symptoms of a seizure can range from minor to severe and vary based on the type of seizure. Seizure symptoms and indicators may include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Momentary confusion<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Staring at a point for longer than usual<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Uncontrollable jerking movements of the body<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Loss of awareness or consciousness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Emotional or cognitive symptoms such as anxiety, fear, or a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>dizziness or faintness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>uncontrollable bowel movement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>breathing difficulties<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>unconsciousness or unresponsiveness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>arching of the back<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>clenching of teeth<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>sudden and rapid eye movements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If a patient becomes unconscious or unresponsive, start CPR and dial 911. Always stay prepared by <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning the right CPR techniques from the American CPR Care Association<\/a>. Below are the five reasons why you must choose our up-to-date online CPR course:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>It\u2019s nationally accredited.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>It&#8217;s accepted by 98% employers.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You will receive 2.0 &#8211; 6.0 CE Credit Hours after completion of the course<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>It adheres to the 2020 ECC Guidelines as well as the National Emergency Response Organization Standards.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>OSHA-certified instructors.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Seizures\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Seizures can be triggered or caused by:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>High fever caused by meningitis.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Inadequate sleep.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Flashing\/bright lights, moving patterns, or other visual stimuli.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) as a side-effect of diuretic medication.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Medications that reduce the seizure threshold. For example, some pain medications, antidepressants, or smoking cessation therapy.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Head trauma that results in internal bleeding in the brain.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Blood vessel abnormalities in the brain.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Brain tumor.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Stroke.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Using illegal or recreational drugs such as amphetamines or cocaine.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Misuse of alcohol during withdrawal or acute intoxication.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"quick-reminder-box\">\n<div class=\"d-flex\">\n\t<div class=\"title-box\">\n\t\t<h4>Be the First to Respond<\/h4>\n\t\t<h5>Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late \u2014 start your First Aid training now<\/h5>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"btnbox\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/course\/firstaid\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Enroll Today<\/a>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are First Aid tips for Seizures?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epilepsy.com\/what-is-epilepsy\/seizure-types#:~:text=Seizures%20are%20generally%20described%20in%20two%20major%20groups%3A,how%20and%20where%20they%20begin%20in%20the%20brain.\">There are different kinds of seizures.<\/a> Most seizures last only a few minutes. If you know someone who suffers from seizures, you must know how to help someone having a seizure. What to do to assist someone experiencing any form of seizure? Below are the general seizure first aid steps:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Stay with the person having a seizure until it&#8217;s over. Wait till they are fully awake.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>When the seizure is over, help the person in finding a safe spot to sit.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Tell them what happened once they are awake when they are ready to talk.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Soothe the individual and speak softly.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Examine the person to check if he or she is wearing a medical bracelet or other emergency information.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Maintain your calm and help others to keep calm as well.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Offer to call for a taxi or any other person the victim prefers.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ensure the individual arrives home safely.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Seizures do not generally require immediate medical intervention.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Dial 911 only if one or more of the following conditions are met:\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The person is experiencing the occurrence of a seizure for the first time ever.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>After the seizure is over, the victim has trouble breathing or waking up.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The seizure occurs for 5 minutes or more.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The person suffers from another seizure soon after the previous one.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The person gets injured during the seizure.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The seizure occurs in water.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The individual is pregnant or has a medical problem<strong>, <\/strong>such as diabetes or heart disease.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if someone has epilepsy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may be able to help a person with epilepsy if you are aware of their seizures. Here are some of the questions to help you understand:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>What kind of seizures do they experience, and what happens when they have them?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>What is the average duration of their seizures?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How frequently do they suffer seizures?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Are there any triggers for their seizures, such as stress or exhaustion?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Is there a history of status epilepticus in their family?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Is it true that they require emergency medication?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How long do they take to recover from a seizure?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Do they take anti-epileptic medications? When do they normally pick them up?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Do they have a medical ID card or jewelry that tells people how to help them if they suffer a seizure?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Handling a person suffering from seizures can be challenging. A seizure can\u2019t be controlled or stopped. As a bystander or caregiver, you must always be prepared to help someone having a seizure. American CPR Care Association provides <a href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/course\/firstaid\/\">first aid course<\/a> for everyone, including professional rescuers. These classes are open to anyone with the necessary learning capacity. 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