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    When a seizure occurs, lay the person on their side on a safe surface and cushion their head. Loosen any tight clothing and do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Stay with the person until they recover and monitor their vital signs. For a child with a fever-related seizure, gradually cool them with tepid water and acetaminophen once awake. Call 911 for a first-time seizure, one lasting over 2-5 minutes, if the person does not regain normal behavior after, or if another starts soon after.

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    When a seizure occurs, lay the person on their side on a safe surface and cushion their head. Loosen any tight clothing and do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Stay with the person until they recover and monitor their vital signs. For a child with a fever-related seizure, gradually cool them with tepid water and acetaminophen once awake. Call 911 for a first-time seizure, one lasting over 2-5 minutes, if the person does not regain normal behavior after, or if another starts soon after.

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    When a seizure occurs, lay the person on their side on a safe surface and cushion their head. Loosen any tight clothing and do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Stay with the person until they recover and monitor their vital signs. For a child with a fever-related seizure, gradually cool them with tepid water and acetaminophen once awake. Call 911 for a first-time seizure, one lasting over 2-5 minutes, if the person does not regain normal behavior after, or if another starts soon after.

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    Convulsion

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    Mariel Perez
    When a seizure occurs, lay the person on their side on a safe surface and cushion their head. Loosen any tight clothing and do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Stay with the person until they recover and monitor their vital signs. For a child with a fever-related seizure, gradually cool them with tepid water and acetaminophen once awake. Call 911 for a first-time seizure, one lasting over 2-5 minutes, if the person does not regain normal behavior after, or if another starts soon after.

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    Convulsion:

    First Aid
     When a seizure occurs, the main goal is to protect the person from injury. Try to prevent a fall. Lay the
    person on the ground in a safe area. Clear the area of furniture or other sharp objects.
     Cushion the person's head.
     Loosen tight clothing, especially around the person's neck.
     Turn the person on his or her side. If vomiting occurs, this helps make sure that the vomit is not inhaled into
    the lungs.
     Look for a medical I.D. bracelet with seizure instructions.
     Stay with the person until he or she recovers, or until you have professional medical help. Meanwhile,
    monitor the person's vital signs (pulse, rate of breathing).

    In an infant or child, if the seizure occurs with a high fever, cool the child gradually with tepid water. You can give the
    child acetaminophen (Tylenol) once he or she is awake, especially if the child has had fever convulsions before. DO
    NOT immerse the child in a cold bath. See fever convulsions.

    DO NOT
     DO NOT restrain the person.
     DO NOT place anything between the person's teeth during a seizure (including your fingers).
     DO NOT move the person unless he or she is in danger or near something hazardous.
     DO NOT try to make the person stop convulsing. He or she has no control over the seizure and is not aware
    of what is happening at the time.
     DO NOT give the person anything by mouth until the convulsions have stopped and the person is fully awake
    and alert.

    When to Contact a Medical Professional


    Call 911 if:

     This is the first time the person has had a seizure.


     A seizure lasts more than 2 to 5 minutes.
     The person does not awaken or have normal behavior after a seizure.
     Another seizure starts soon after a seizure ends.
     The person had a seizure in water.
     The person is pregnant, injured, or has diabetes.
     The person does not have a medical ID bracelet (instructions explaining what to do).
     There is anything different about this seizure compared to the person's usual seizures.

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