What to do when someone has a seizure Do: • Protect them from injury (remove harmful objects from nearby) • Cushion their head • Aid breathing by gently placing them in the recovery position once the jerking has stopped • Stay with the them until they are fully recovered • Be calmly reassuring
Don't: • Restrain their movements • Put anything in their mouth • Try to move them unless they are in danger • Give them anything to eat or drink until they are fully recovered • Attempt to bring them round