This video is normally available to paying customers.
You may unlock this video for FREE. Enter your email address for instant access AND to receive ongoing updates and special discounts related to this topic.
Epilepsy is a condition characterised by a propensity for recurrent, unprovoked convulsions, commonly referred to as seizures. Treatment approaches are generally consistent across most types of epilepsy.
Witnessing a seizure can be distressing, but as a first aider, your assistance is crucial. Follow these important steps:
For all epilepsy types, continue monitoring the patient's breathing and pulse. Call for an ambulance under the following circumstances:
In the rare event that the person stops breathing, activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and initiate CPR.