Simplest approach

1. SEIZURES
PRESENTED BY:-
JIGYASA ARORA (31)
KASHISH PURI (32)

21. •epilepsy
•liver or kidney failure
•very high blood pressure
•use of illegal drugs
•brain infections, such as meningitis
•brain and head injuries
•congenital brain defects (those that occur before birth)
•stroke
•poisoning or venomous bites or stings
•heat stroke
•low blood sugar
•withdrawal from drugs or alcohol
•phenylketonuria (a genetic disorder that causes brain damage and
mental retardation)

28. •Stay calm.
•Look around - is the person in a dangerous place? If not, don't
move them. Move objects like furniture away from them.
•Note the time the seizure starts.
•Stay with them. If they don't collapse but seem blank or
confused, gently guide them away from any danger. Speak
quietly and calmly.
•Cushion their head with something soft if they have collapsed
to the ground.
•Don't put anything in their mouth.

29. •After the seizure has stopped, put them into the recovery
position and check that their breathing is returning to
normal. Gently check their mouth to see that nothing is
blocking their airway such as food or false teeth. If their
breathing sounds difficult after the seizure has stopped, call
for an ambulance.
•Stay with them until they are fully recovered.
•If they are injured, or they have another seizure without
recovering fully from the first seizure, call for an
ambulance.

30. •Avoiding activities which may put them or others
at risk.
•Shallow baths should be taken , avoid swimming.
•Prolonged cycle journeys should be discouraged.
•Driving should be avoided.
•Not eligible for occupation such as airline pilot and
fire fighters.