Patient's question:
Treatment for epilepsy patients? Every time I see my child have a seizure, it's especially heart-wrenching. We're beside them but can't help at all. They're only 8 years old, and each recurrence brings certain harm. What are the early rescue measures for epilepsy attacks?Doctor's answer:
The rescue for a seizure episode involves quickly having the patient lie flat on a bed or on a flat surface nearby when a seizure is suspected. If it's not possible to wait for the patient to fall, support them and guide them to fall safely to prevent sudden head or body injuries. During a tonic-clonic seizure, the stiffening of the limbs can easily cause joint fractures and bruising. In this case, you can gently apply light pressure to the major joints of the limbs (such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees) to reduce the intensity of the convulsions. At this time, avoid excessive force to prevent injury or fractures to the muscles and joints.