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. 2020 Jun 12;8(2):e110. doi: 10.15190/d.2020.7

Table 2. First Aid management of epilepsy requires the following Do’s and Don'ts41.

FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF SEIZURES Do’s and Don’ts
Run away from patient NO
Clear area around the patient to avoid harm from object YES
Let seizure run its course YES
Forcibly hold the person down NO
Put something soft under head of patient YES
Restrain jerkiness NO
Keep onlookers away from patient YES
Monitor time of seizure YES
Stand by the patient’s side whole time of seizure YES
Maintain clear respiratory access YES
Put something in patient’s mouth NO
Roll patient onto their side YES
Give antiepileptic medicine immediately NO