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Seizures Emergencies Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Home care is appropriate when a person is known to have seizures, if the seizure is brief, and if the person recovers uneventfully.

  • Prevent injuries.

    • Cushion the head.

    • Loosen any tight neckwear.

    • Turn the person on his or her side after the convulsion ceases. This may help drain any moisture or secretions from the person's mouth.

    • Do not attempt to hold down or restrain the person.

    • Do not place anything in the person's mouth or try to pry the teeth apart.

    • Observe these items: length of seizure, type of movements, direction of any head or eye turning, amount of time to return to alertness and full consciousness.

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Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD on May 24, 2006
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.
© 2006 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved.

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