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Convulsions - first aid - series: Procedure, part 1

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Procedure, part 1

Procedure, part 2

When a seizure occurs, the main goal is to protect the person from injury. Try to prevent a fall by laying the person on the ground in a safe area. The area should be cleared of furniture or other sharp objects.
Cushion the person's head.
Loosen tight clothing, especially around the neck.

Update Date: 1/16/2007

Updated by: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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