Seizures

A seizure can typically be recognised by the following symptoms:

Seizure Tips

• Loss of muscle control
• Falling to the ground
• Jerking movements of arms, legs, and other parts of the body
• No response

What you should do if someone is having a seizure

• Remain calm
• Protect the person from injury
• Move furniture and other objects out of the way
• Place a pad or towel under the head if it’s easy to do so
• Phone your emergency response team and get a first aid kit
• Check if CPR is needed. If it is, provide it if you know how.