Patient's question:
My little one doesn't know how to deal with seizures and convulsions. My doctor said I need to learn first aid skills, but I've never been able to read. I'm starting to feel a lot of pressure. Now, I really want to learn so that my family won't worry so much.Doctor's answer:
Hello:1. When a cramp occurs, it is essential to stay calm. Avoid shaking the child or vigorously rubbing their hands and feet. Do not shout at the child either.
2. Tilt the child's head back slightly and turn it to one side. Apply a cold, damp towel to the head or use an ice pack as a cold compress. Loosen the collar and use a damp towel to wipe the child's neck, armpits, and other areas for physical cooling.
3. Wrap a clean gauze pad around a pair of chopsticks and place them between the child's upper and lower teeth to keep the airway clear. This helps prevent tongue-biting and the backflow of saliva or vomit into the trachea, thereby avoiding suffocation or aspiration pneumonia.