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Seizure First Aid

It is not uncommon when witnessing a seizure, especially for the first time, to feel frightened and helpless.

However, by recognizing the physical signs of seizures and knowing the appropriate first aid response, and above all, staying calm, you can help.

What you do depends on the type of seizure the person is having. The most common seizure types are described here along with the recommended first aid response.

• Tonic clonic seizures
• Complex partial seizures
• Absence seizures

Seizures can occur at any time and any place, and can be especially tricky to manage if they occur in water or in a confined space such as a wheelchair, seated on a bus, train or tram, or strapped in a stroller or pram.

• First Aid for seizures occurring in water
• Wheelchair First Aid
• Downloadable First Aid guide

For more information or advice about epilepsy,
contact Epilepsy Australia on 1300 852 853 or email epilepsy@epilepsyaustralia.net

Epilepsy Australia National Help Line 1300 852 8653