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show Stay with the person until the seizure ends naturally. Offer to call a taxi, friend or relative to help the person get home if he seems confused or unable to get home by himself.  
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show When the patient is in a safe position, remove as much excess secretion from the mouth as possible.  
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Seizure Precautions - After a Sz 3:   show
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Seizure Precautions - After a Sz 4:   show
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show Do not give the patient anything to eat or drink until he/she is fully awake.  
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Seizure Precautions - After a Sz 8:   show
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Seizure Precautions - After a Sz 9:   show
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show Continue to observe the patient, including frequent neurological checks.  
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show 1. Point to the ceiling with both hands, 2. Ask what they are feeling, 3. Ask to remember “purple elephant” 4. Repeat: “I heard him speak on the radio last night.” 5. Show two fingers. 6. Tell me your name. 7. Ask “What did I tell you to remember?”  
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show Don't hold the person down or try to stop his movements. If seated when seizure occurs, lower to the floor and place in a side-lying position. Do not try to move the patient to another place.  
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show If patient falls to the floor, protect the head with padding, e.g., blanket, pillows. Put something flat and soft, like a folded jacket, under the head.  
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show Turn him or her gently onto one side. This will help keep the airway clear.  
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Updated Seizure Precautions - When is an emergency room visit needed?   show
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What are the two primary responsibilities of the EEG tech during a sz?   show
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