BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Babies also have seizure and these are:
They are seldom fatal....
- Subtle seizures – Their seizures might not be obvious to an onlooker. They may show as changes in breathing patterns or movements of their eyelids or lips. They may have bicycling movements of their legs, brief jerks or episodes of stiffening of their body and limbs. They might be less alert than usual. It might be difficult to attract their attention and their eyes may not focus properly. Subtle seizures are the most common seizure types in new-born babies.
- Clonic seizures - the baby may have jerking or stiffening of an arm or leg that can switch from side to side.
- Myoclonic seizures – the baby’s whole upper body may suddenly jerk forward. Or both their legs may jerk up towards their stomach, with their knees bent.
- Tonic seizures – the baby’s body will stiffen and their eyes or head might turn to one side.
They are seldom fatal....
OBJECTIVES .
The objectives to learn how to recognise and treat a seizure.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
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.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
If a baby has a seizure, the treatment is the same as for when a child has a seizure....
- Gently place your child on the floor or ground, and remove any nearby objects.
- Lay your child on his or her side to prevent choking on saliva (spit).
- If your child vomits, clear out the mouth gently with your finger.
- Loosen any clothing around the head or neck.
- Make sure your child is breathing OK.
- Don't try to prevent your child from shaking — this will not stop the seizure and may make your child more uncomfortable.
- 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.
- 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.
- Try to keep track of how long the seizure lasts.
- 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.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat someone who is choking.