Place the person on their side. To help the person breathe, turn them so they are on their side. That will help keep their airway clear.
You should also call emergency services if the person injures themselves, has trouble breathing, has more than one seizure in a row, or has another health condition such as diabetes or heart disease. Also, call if the seizure happened in water or if the person is pregnant. If you are questioning whether or not you should call emergency services, give them a call. It is always better to call if you’re unsure.
Try to stay calm and collected. Be sure to check the person for injuries as they come out of the seizure; look for blood or bruises. Keep in mind, they may not be able to answer questions due to disorientation.
Typically, benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, diazepam, and midazolam, are prescribed for this purpose. If the person is already seizing, you should not put a pill in their mouth, as they could choke on it or inhale it into their lungs.
Hold the person’s chin gently and place the end of the syringe between the teeth and cheek on the side that’s nearest the ground. Push the plunger down to release the medication. Sometimes, this medication comes in a pre-dosed ampoule that you can squeeze the medication from. The use of this medication in this way hasn’t been approved by the FDA outside of hospitals, though it has been approved in the UK. However, it is still sometimes prescribed for this purpose. Generally, this medication is prescribed for children.
