Seizure Action Plan
First Aid for Any Seizure
- STAY calm, keep calm, begin timing seizure
- Keep me SAFE – remove harmful objects, don’t restrain, protect head
- SIDE – turn on side if not awake, keep airway clear, don’t put objects in mouth
- STAY until recovered from seizure
- Swipe magnet for VNS
- Write down what happens
When to Call 911
- Seizure with loss of consciousness longer than 5 minutes, not responding to rescue med if available
- Repeated seizures longer than 10 minutes, no recovery between them, not responding to rescue med if available
- Difficulty breathing after seizure
- Serious injury occurs or suspected, seizure in water
When to Call Your Provider First
- Change in seizure type, number or pattern
- Person does not return to usual behavior (i.e., confused for a long period)
- First time seizure that stops on its’ own
- Other medical problems or pregnancy need to be checked