General

• Stay calm. Check for medical identification.
• Remain with the person having the seizure, to protect and reassure them.
• Check for difficulties in breathing. Note the time and length of the seizure.
• If a major generalised tonic clonic seizure occurs (what used to be called a grand mal or convulsive seizure when there is stiffening, jerking and loss of consciousness), put the person on their side in the recovery (semi-prone) position to aid breathing as soon as possible.
• If persons skin colour changes or persons breathing changes dramatically, call ambulance.
• Cushion the head with something soft.
• Remove dangerous objects from surrounding area.
• Keep other people from crowding around.
• Reassure them that they are safe at all times. Offer further assistance.

 Remember Do Not:

• Restrain / try to stop the seizure as it may cause injury.
• Put anything in the person's mouth.
• 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.

Get immediate help 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, get urgent medical assistance.