Patient's question:
A colleague of mine has epilepsy, and we have a good relationship. However, I personally witnessed one of his episodes, which was quite terrifying—his mouth frothed with white foam, and his jaw was clenched tight. We didn’t dare touch him until the paramedics arrived. But his tongue seemed bitten, and I’d like to ask the doctor how we should handle such emergencies.Doctor's answer:
(1) Protect the patient from trauma, remove surrounding items that may cause harm to the patient.(2) Use soft padding to protect the head.
(3) After the seizure has ended, gently place the patient in a stable recovery position to ensure proper breathing.
(4) Prevent disturbances and keep the patient calm at all times.
(5) Family members or bystanders should stay with the patient until he has fully recovered.
For the rescue and care measures during a grand mal seizure, it is important to pay attention to many rescue precautions. Additionally, during the treatment of epilepsy patients, their dietary condition and care are also very important. Patients must pay close attention to their diet and eat more light and nutritious foods.