First aid management for seizures 

Tonic-Clonic Seizure/ Grand mal Seizure/Convulsive Seizure

The person might shout out a loud cry, then their body stiffens and they drop to the ground. Involuntary jerking of their arms, legs and sometimes even the body follows this action.

Always DO

• Stay calm and note the time.
• Check for difficulties in breathing and loosen any tight neckwear. 
• Cushion the head with something soft. 
• Gently lay the person on their side in the recovery (semi-prone) position. Make sure he/she is comfortable
• Clear a space around the person, moving objects away that might be cause harm. It is not advisable to move the person unless he/she is in dangerous spot like the middle of the road, in water or close to a fire.    
• Pay attention to the length of the seizure.
• Calmly reassure the person that he/she is safe.

Remember Do Not

• Restrain / try to stop the seizure as it may cause injury. 
• Put anything in the person's mouth. It is impossible for the person to swallow their tongue. 
• Give the person medication as this will not help. 
• Give the person anything to eat or drink immediately after a seizure as he / she may feel sick or be unable to swallow properly. 

Call an Ambulance (999) immediately if

• The seizure continues for more than 5 minutes (earlier if you are unsure about the medical history and if it is possibly a first seizure). 
• If the person is a diabetic, pregnant or injured. 
• If the person remains unconscious

Non-convulsive Seizure/Complex Partial Seizure

The person might wander around with a blank look, pluck their clothes, smack their lips, cling to other people or swallow repeatedly. 

Always DO

• Stay with the person.
• Time the length of the seizure.
• Gently guide the person from any dangers like busy roads, swimming pools etc.
• Calmly reassure the person that he/she is safe.

DO NOT

• Try to restrain the person.