Patient's question:
Today, I witnessed a chilling scene at a convenience store. A child suddenly collapsed to the ground, twitching, with his mouth wide open and foam coming out. The person beside him, who might be the child's mother, was only aware of the crying and didn't know what to do. Fortunately, there was someone nearby who might be a doctor, and they rescued the child. The entire process took about ten minutes. The child woke up, but what should one do if they are faced with such a situation directly?Doctor's answer:
When a child with epilepsy suddenly has a recurrence, parents should take the following rescue measures:1. Move any hard objects away from the child to help them assume a semi-recumbent position, allowing saliva to flow out easily, and always maintain an open airway.
2. If the child's mouth is open during the seizure, parents should quickly place a tongue depressor wrapped in gauze or a chopstick between the upper and lower teeth on one side of the child's mouth to prevent tongue biting.