Seizure First Aid: What To Do When Someone Has a Fit

Watching someone have a seizure can be frightening, especially if it is your first time. Knowing simple first-aid steps can protect the person and give you confidence to act calmly until help arrives.

Do These Things

• Stay calm and time the seizure with a clock or phone
• Gently ease the person to the floor if they are standing
• Turn them onto their side (recovery position)
• Place something soft under the head
• Clear the area of sharp or hard objects

Never Do These

• Do not put anything in the mouth
• Do not try to hold down or restrain the person
• Do not give water, food, or medicine during the fit
• Do not leave the person alone until fully alert

After the Seizure Stops

• Stay with the person as they slowly regain awareness
• Speak softly and reassure them
• Check for injuries like tongue bite or bruises
• Note the duration and pattern to tell the doctor

A calm response and quick medical help make all the difference in a seizure emergency.

This article is general health information and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a doctor for your specific condition. — BIMS Hospital, Sonipat.