How do you deal with a child who has seizures?

What do you do when a child has a seizure?

What to Do if Your Child Has a Seizure:

1. Gently place your child on the floor or ground, and remove any nearby objects.
2. Lay your child on his or her side to prevent choking on saliva (spit).
3. If your child vomits, clear out the mouth gently with your finger.
4. Loosen any clothing around the head or neck.

Should you restrain a child having a seizure?

You must absolutely not: Hold the person down or attempt to restrain them in any way; this is very dangerous for everyone involved, as a person experiencing a seizure cannot control their movements. Attempt to put anything in their mouth.

What are the after effects of a seizure?

You may keep having some symptoms even after the seizure activity in your brain has stopped. This is because some symptoms are after-effects of a seizure, like sleepiness, confusion, certain movements or being unable to move, and difficulty talking or thinking normally.

What are the 3 main phases of a seizure?

Seizures take on many different forms and have a beginning (prodrome and aura), middle (ictal) and end (post-ictal) stage.

Should I let my child sleep after a seizure?

After a seizure, kids are often tired or confused and may fall into a deep sleep (called the postictal period). You do not need to try to wake your child as long as he or she is breathing comfortably.

Can a child outgrow seizures?

Some children with epilepsy will outgrow their seizures as they mature, while others may have seizures that continue into adulthood. Although epilepsy varies from person to person, many children with epilepsy have seizures that respond well to medication, and they enjoy a normal and active childhood.

Can a child have a seizure for no reason?

Seizures in children can at first seem to happen for no particular reason, but over time you’ll often learn what can bring them on. Recognizing the triggers for a seizure is an important step in understanding how to lessen the chance your child will experience a seizure.

What does a small seizure look like in a child?

clonic seizures, which are rhythmic jerking movements that may involve the muscles of the face, tongue, arms, legs, or other regions. tonic seizures, which are stiffening or tightening or muscle groups; the head or eyes may turn to one side, or the baby may bend or stretch one or more arms or legs.

How do you prevent seizures in children?

Help the child to lie down on their side, preferably in a flat, non-crowded area. This will help prevent the child from inhaling any possible vomit. Remove glasses or other harmful objects in the area. Do not try to put anything in the child’s mouth to try to stop the seizure; you may injure the child or yourself.