Seizure first aid card
For anyone who has a seizure. Start the timer and follow the steps.
1 in 10 people will have a seizure at some time in their life, and many of them don't have epilepsy. 1 in 25 Australians will develop epilepsy.
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Stay, Safe, Side
Do this
1
Stay with them and stay calm.
2
Time the seizure, with a phone or a watch.
3
Move hard or sharp things away. Put something soft under their head.
4
Do not hold them down or stop their movements.
5
Do not put anything in their mouth.
6
When the jerking stops, gently roll them onto their side.
7
Stay with them and talk calmly until they are fully awake.
Call 000 now if
Call 000 now if
The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes
Another seizure starts soon after the first
They have trouble breathing, or do not wake up
They are injured
The seizure happens in water
It is their first seizure
Afterwards
Afterwards
Check they are breathing normally.
Let them rest. They may be confused, sleepy or upset.
Do not give food or drink until they are fully awake.
If they have a seizure care plan, follow it.
General first aid information from the 1in25 Foundation. It doesn't replace medical advice or first aid training. In an emergency call 000.