During the seizure 

1. Protect the patient from injury by removing any objects that could cause injury. 
2. Protect the patient’s head by place something soft under their head and shoulders. 
3. Time the seizure. 
4. DO NOT try to restrain the person or stop the jerking. 
5. DO NOT put anything in their mouth. 
6. DO NOT move the person unless they are in danger.

After the seizure 

1. Put the patient in the recovery position as soon as jerking stops, or immediately if they have vomited or have food or fluid in their mouth. 
2. Manage any injuries resulting from the seizure. 
3. DO NOT disturb the patient if they fall asleep, but continue to check their breathing. 
4. Calmly talk to the patient until they regain consciousness. Let them know where they are, that they are safe and that you will stay with them while they recover. 
5. Call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance if:

• • the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes or a second seizure quickly follows 
  • the patient remains unresponsive for more than 5 minutes after a seizure stops 
  • the patient has been injured 
  • the patient has diabetes or is pregnant 
  • you know, or believe it to be the patient’s first seizure.