The correct way to give first aid to a patient with “epileptic seizures”

When you encounter a patient with epilepsy, what is the correct way to help them?

Symptoms of epilepsy patients

Assoc. Prof. (Special) Dr. Chusak Limothai, a physician at the Center of Excellence in Epilepsy Medicine for Epilepsy Patients, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, may have seizures in the same pattern every time. Each time, it lasts about 1-2 minutes, not more than 5 minutes, and will stop on its own. After the seizure, the patient will gradually recover on his own.

First aid for epilepsy

• Convulsions without knowing

1. Open the airway and place the patient in a supine or lateral position.
2. Loosen your clothing to allow for easy breathing.
3. Do not insert a tongue depressor or any object into the mouth as this can be dangerous to both the patient and the person providing assistance.

• I’m starting to lose focus and not know what I’m doing.

1. Keep the patient in a safe place.
2. Prevent them from walking to windows or stairs. Be careful not to fall.
3. Wait until the seizures stop and the patient will regain consciousness.
4. Avoid grabbing or pulling the patient too much because during a seizure, the patient may not be aware and may fight back, which can be dangerous.

If the symptoms gradually disappear, the โปรโมชั่น ufabet patient can rest for a while until they return to normal. However, if abnormal symptoms occur or the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, the patient should be taken to the doctor immediately.