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<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat are the Signs & Symptoms of Seizures?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
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- Momentary confusion<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Staring at a point for longer than usual<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Uncontrollable jerking movements of the body<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Loss of awareness or consciousness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
- dizziness or faintness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- uncontrollable bowel movement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- breathing difficulties<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- unconsciousness or unresponsiveness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- arching of the back<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- clenching of teeth<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- sudden and rapid eye movements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If a patient becomes unconscious or unresponsive, start CPR and dial 911. Always stay prepared by 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
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- It\u2019s nationally accredited.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- It’s accepted by 98% employers.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- You will receive 2.0 – 6.0 CE Credit Hours after completion of the course<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
- OSHA-certified instructors.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Causes of Seizures\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Seizures can be triggered or caused by:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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- High fever caused by meningitis.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Inadequate sleep.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Flashing\/bright lights, moving patterns, or other visual stimuli.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) as a side-effect of diuretic medication.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
- Head trauma that results in internal bleeding in the brain.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Blood vessel abnormalities in the brain.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Brain tumor.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Stroke.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Using illegal or recreational drugs such as amphetamines or cocaine.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Misuse of alcohol during withdrawal or acute intoxication.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\n\n\t\n\t\t
Be the First to Respond<\/h4>\n\t\t
Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late \u2014 start your First Aid training now<\/h5>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\tEnroll Today<\/a>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat are First Aid tips for Seizures?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
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- Stay with the person having a seizure until it’s over. Wait till they are fully awake.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
- Tell them what happened once they are awake when they are ready to talk.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Soothe the individual and speak softly.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
- Maintain your calm and help others to keep calm as well.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Offer to call for a taxi or any other person the victim prefers.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Ensure the individual arrives home safely.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Seizures do not generally require immediate medical intervention.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Dial 911 only if one or more of the following conditions are met:\r\n
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- The person is experiencing the occurrence of a seizure for the first time ever.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- After the seizure is over, the victim has trouble breathing or waking up.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- The seizure occurs for 5 minutes or more.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- The person suffers from another seizure soon after the previous one.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- The person gets injured during the seizure.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- The seizure occurs in water.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- The individual is pregnant or has a medical problem, <\/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
What if someone has epilepsy?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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
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- What kind of seizures do they experience, and what happens when they have them?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- What is the average duration of their seizures?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- How frequently do they suffer seizures?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Are there any triggers for their seizures, such as stress or exhaustion?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Is there a history of status epilepticus in their family?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Is it true that they require emergency medication?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- How long do they take to recover from a seizure?\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Do they take anti-epileptic medications? When do they normally pick them up?<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- 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
\u200b<\/strong>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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 first aid course<\/a> for everyone, including professional rescuers. These classes are open to anyone with the necessary learning capacity. Get in touch with us today!<\/p>\r\n
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