Patient's question:
I am a homeroom teacher for a middle school class, and we have a student in our class who has epilepsy. The 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 gauze-wrapped tongue depressor between the patient's upper and lower molars to prevent tongue biting.
2. Let the patient lie down naturally to prevent sudden falls that could injure the head or body.
3. During a seizure, respiratory secretions may be excessive, increasing the risk of 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 hold or restrain 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 them 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 essential to seek immediate medical treatment.