Patient's question:
I am a homeroom teacher for a middle school class, and we have a student in our class who has epilepsy. Our subject teachers are very worried that she might have a sudden seizure because we are not professional medical personnel, so we don't know how to provide care when she has a seizure. We are afraid it might put her in danger of losing her life.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy patients should pay attention to the following matters during a seizure:1. Protect the tongue. The best time is when the early symptoms appear. Place a tongue depressor wrapped in gauze between the patient's upper and lower molars to prevent the tongue from being bitten.
2. Let the patient lie down naturally to prevent a sudden fall that could injure the head or body.
3. During a seizure, respiratory secretions are more abundant, which may cause airway obstruction. Turn the patient's head to one side to allow secretions to drain. Additionally, unbutton the patient's collar to keep the airway clear.
4. Do not restrain or hold down the patient's convulsions to avoid artificial muscle or joint injuries or fractures.
5. After the seizure, the patient may be unconscious for a period. Someone should stay with the patient or speak to them in a calm tone to help them regain consciousness. If the seizure lasts for more than 20 minutes or if a second seizure occurs before the patient regains consciousness after the first, it is crucial to seek medical treatment immediately.