What to do
if someone has a seizure
- Status
epilepticus
A prolonged seizure or series of seizures without regaining consciousness is called status epilepticus and is a medical emergency. Lack of normal respiratory movements combined with extreme muscular contractions during a seizure throws stress on the cardiovascular system. The continuing lack of oxygen may lead eventually to brain damage. Status epilepticus is usually convulsive, but sometimes it can be non-convulsive ie. absence or complex partial status. This will need intervention, although the urgency is not as great.
If you would
like more information on Epilepsy contact
The British Epilepsy Association