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Do not panic if you witness an epilepsy attack for example in the street.

For people seeing an epilepsy attack for the first time, it may come as a surprise that a person can make uncontrollable movements so hard. Seizures during an epilepsy attack are electrical impulses sent to the muscles by the brain, where electrical discharges continue.

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Do not put anything in the person's mouth during the attack!

Nothing that you put in person's mouth can prevent biting their tongue. It can even be harmful because the sick person can brake their teeth!

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Do not forcefully try to stop the convulsions!

Even if the limbs are stuck in external elements such as: furniture, handrails, tracks. Compression other than the person's muscles can break bones.

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If you witness an epilepsy attack in the street, block pedestrians and traffic.

Explain to people that this is an epilepsy attack.

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Secure the person's head during the attack.

Do not stop the person's head from twitching. Try to protect their head e.g. by putting it on your knees but do not squeeze it with your knees! Alternatively, put a jacket or coat under their head.

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Time the seizure.

If possible, start timing from when the attack occurred and monitor the person. If the attack lasts longer than 5 minutes and the person does not regain consciousness, call an ambulance!

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If you notice an attack lasting more than 5 minutes, call an ambulance immediately. Explain to the operator that the attack lasts longer than 5 minutes.

A prolonged attack can cause a stroke or even death of the person!

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The end of the attack is easy to notice.

If the muscle spasms stops and the body becomes "flabby" try to put the person in a safe position. Never try to do this while they are convulsing!

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Regaining consciousness.

The seizures subside and the person slowly regains consciousness. Never shout at the sick person and do not yank. Commotion or screams can trigger more epilepsy attacks!


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