11. Management Strategies If necessary, conduct a secondary survey to observe other injuries that may have occurred due to the seizure Protect the casualty from any external dangers Do not restrain the victim Do not place any objects in victims mouth When the seizure stops, conduct a Primary Survey
12. Call an Ambulance IF; The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes The does not become responsive between seizures There is no history of seizures or epilepsy Pregnancy or other medical aspects are involved Significant injuries are caused by the seizure Seizure occurs in water The recovery appears to be slow
13. Primary Survey Support the head Recovery Position DRABCD Danger to self, bystanders, casualty Response -Shout “Are you okay?” Squeeze the casualty’s shoulders Airways- Check for blockages and clear. Check for signs of life Breathing- No breathing, commence CPR Breathing- Place in recovery position Compression- No signs of life, commence CPR Defibrillation- Early Defibrillation, as soon as possible
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15. Do's & Dont's DO Remain calm Stay with person Time seizure Protect from injury Roll into recovery position after jerking stops OR immediately if vomited Maintain privacy and dignity Observe and reassure until recovered DO NOT Put anything in their mouth Restrain the person Move person unless in danger