What are seizure signs and what postictal care should you provide?

What are seizure signs and what postictal care should you provide?

• A. Seizure signs include convulsions or staring spells with loss of consciousness; postictal confusion; protect from injury, maintain airway, place on side, suction as needed, transport
• B. Slow pulse; rest
• C. Headache; rest
• D. Dizziness; monitor

Answer: (A)

Recognizing seizure signs and providing proper postictal care. Seizure signs typically include convulsions or sudden staring spells with loss of consciousness. After a seizure, the person may enter a postictal state with confusion, drowsiness, or fatigue. The essential postictal care is to keep the person safe and protect the airway: gently protect from injury, loosen tight clothing, and place the person on their side to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration. Do not put anything in the mouth and do not restrain movements; monitor breathing and be ready to suction secretions and assist ventilation if needed. Seek medical help and transport if the seizure lasts longer than five minutes, if another seizure follows immediately, if there’s injury, or if the person does not return to baseline. The other options describe symptoms or actions that don’t align with seizure signs or the appropriate safety steps after a seizure.

Recognizing seizure signs and providing proper postictal care. Seizure signs typically include convulsions or sudden staring spells with loss of consciousness. After a seizure, the person may enter a postictal state with confusion, drowsiness, or fatigue. The essential postictal care is to keep the person safe and protect the airway: gently protect from injury, loosen tight clothing, and place the person on their side to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration. Do not put anything in the mouth and do not restrain movements; monitor breathing and be ready to suction secretions and assist ventilation if needed. Seek medical help and transport if the seizure lasts longer than five minutes, if another seizure follows immediately, if there’s injury, or if the person does not return to baseline. The other options describe symptoms or actions that don’t align with seizure signs or the appropriate safety steps after a seizure.