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If someone needs immediate help with seizure emergency, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person with known seizure disorder having prolonged or repeated seizure, or first unusual seizure.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Time it. Clear head area. Over 5 min call 112. Nothing in mouth.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Generalized tonic-clonic over 5 min, clusters without recovery.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — First ever seizure in person with epilepsy unusual trigger — still call.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Status epilepticus kills — timer drives 112 decision.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — VNS or buccal midazolam may be in care plan — not universal.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Start phone timer.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Roll gently on side if possible during clonic phase pauses.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After stop — check breathing, speak calmly.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Administer prescribed rescue med if caregiver trained — else 112.
When and how to get professional help.
Seizure over 5 minutes, repeated without waking, injury, or pregnancy needs ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Standard seizure first aid — rescue meds only if in written plan and trained.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Known epilepsy, seizure duration [X] min, injury yes/no.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bring seizure action plan document if available.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT restrain limbs.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give food drink until fully alert.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All seizures need immediate ambulance
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Many brief known seizures end safely — call if over 5 minutes, injury, or breathing trouble after.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Conversely, waiting too long in status epilepticus.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Wheelchair evacuation
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire, flood, or attack requires moving a person who uses a wheelchair when elevator is unsafe.
Language barrier emergency
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Patient or caller speaks limited local language — need help calling 112 and explaining symptoms.
Oxygen failure
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Home oxygen concentrator failed, cylinder empty, or tubing disconnected — user breathless.
Powered device failure
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electricity failed and ventilator, feeding pump, or power wheelchair is dying.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ER if prolonged or cluster per neurologist plan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Head injury during convulsion — scan consideration.