Patient's question:
I have a relative who suffers from epilepsy. Because our family relationship is very close, he lives alone, and the children around him are often away, and they will never take care of him frequently. Sometimes we go to take care of him, so we want to understand a few rescue measures for epilepsy so that we can assist him.Doctor's answer:
When encountering a severe seizure, it can be truly perilous. As a caregiver, you should remain calm and composed, always keep a clear mind, and be fully aware of what you need to do. The patient may suddenly fall to the ground, lose consciousness, clench their jaw tightly, and sometimes foam may be expelled from their mouth. In this situation, you must never forcefully pry open their mouth with hard instruments like knives, forks, or metal spoons, as this could dislodge teeth and lead to aspiration. Also, avoid sticking your fingers into their mouth, as this could result in you being bitten. Instead, you can wrap a cloth strip around a pair of chopsticks and wait for an opportunity to place them between the patient's teeth to prevent tongue-biting and facilitate sputum removal.