What to Do If Someone Is Having a Seizure | Mass General Brigham

What do you do when someone is having a seizure and should you call 911? Ali S. Raja, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, details how to keep someone comfortable and safe during and after a seizure. Seeing someone have a seizure can be scary, but by following the right steps and staying calm, you can make sure everyone stays safe.
This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - First aid for seizure
0:56 - What to do after a seizure
1:32 - When should you call 911 for a seizure?
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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Seizure | Mass General Brigham
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[@tranceporter7426]

Followed these instructions this morning with my wife. Horrifyingly scary. She regained consciousness in 1 minute. She hadn’t had one in years

[@Itsme-hh4pl]

Excellent and calm video - considering people who are looking this up may have just had a loved who experienced a seizure

[@terrysmith7229]

Great info. My wife has them.

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Thank you,the info was very helpful

[@heatherwanamaker7904]

great info

[@ModestMom2009]

Thank you

[@Esther12321]

Thanks 😊