Active seizure

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Clear space. Protect head. Do not hold down. Time it. Call 112 if long.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT put anything in their mouth — they cannot swallow their tongue, and you will injure them or yourself.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT hold them down or restrain their arms and legs.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give water, food, or medicine until they are fully awake.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move them unless they are in immediate danger (fire, traffic, water).

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if: seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, they have another seizure, they are injured, pregnant, or diabetic, or this is their first seizure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: "Person having a seizure. Started at [time]. Still going / has stopped."

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 immediately if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, they do not wake up, or they have trouble breathing after.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Focus on safety and timing.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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