Never restrict the victim’s movements at any stage of the episode.
In adults or children
At the start of the crisis:
- lay the victim on the ground, if they are not already in that position, to prevent them from injuring themselves as they fall;
- to push the people around you aside.
During the crisis:
- protect the victim’s head by slipping a piece of clothing or a folded cloth under their head, if possible, without obstructing their airways;
- remove any objects that might be distressing;
- Do not put anything between the victim’s teeth or in their mouth. They will not swallow their tongue.
Once the convulsions have stopped:
- ensure that the victim’s airways are clear and check for breathing;
- start CPR if she is not breathing;
- Place the victim in the recovery position, if they are breathing;
- when the victim regains consciousness, keep them calm and reassure them;
In any case:
- continue the assessment, look for any signs of trauma, and note the time of onset and the duration of the episode;
- measure capillary blood glucose levels after the convulsive phase;
- submit a report and follow the instructions;
- monitor the victim until they regain a normal level of consciousness;
In infants
The treatment is the same as for adults, but the following are also required:
- take the child’s temperature;
- Check on the child and place damp cloths on their forehead and the back of their neck; •
- air and ventilate the room;
- to submit a report, as a matter of routine.