BASIC TRAINING COURSE .

THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

FIRST AID LESSON 15 - HOW TO TREAT A SEIZURE IN A CHILD .

TOPIC OVERVIEW .

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.
If you have two or more seizures or a tendency to have recurrent seizures, you have epilepsy.
​There are many types of seizures, which range in severity.

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OBJECTIVES .

The objectives to learn how to recognise and treat a seizure. 

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REQUIRED MATERIALS .

Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".

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CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .

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ASSESSMENT .

All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.  
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.

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SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .

If a child has a seizure....

1. Gently place your child on the floor or ground, and remove any nearby objects.
2. Lay your child on his or her side to prevent choking on saliva (spit).
3. If your child vomits, clear out the mouth gently with your finger.
4. Loosen any clothing around the head or neck.
5. Make sure your child is breathing OK.
6. Don't try to prevent your child from shaking — this will not stop the seizure and may make your child more uncomfortable.
7. Don't put anything in your child's mouth. Your child will not swallow his or her tongue, and forcing teeth apart could cause injuries or block the airway.
8. Don't give your child anything to eat or drink, and don't give any medicine pills or liquid by mouth until your child is completely awake and alert.
9. Try to keep track of how long the seizure lasts.
10. Your child may be sleepy or may take a while to get back to normal after the seizure. Stay with your child until he or she is awake and aware, and let your child rest after the seizure.

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LOOK FORWARD TO .

How to treat a baby who has a seizure.