
Responding to Seizure Emergencies | Epilepsy Foundation
A seizure is considered an emergency when it lasts a long time or when seizures occur close together and the person doesn't recover between seizures. Just like there are different types of seizures, …
Seizure Emergencies | Status Epilepticus, Clusters, & Injuries
Each individual seizure may not be an emergency, but the situation can develop into a type of seizure emergency, called status epilepticus. By stopping the seizure cluster, you reduce the risk of an even …
Getting Emergency Help - Epilepsy Foundation
Dr. Katherine Thaggard explains when someone should call 911 or go to the hospital for a seizure. This video clip is from the webinar Debunking Epilepsy Misconceptions.
Seizure Rescue Therapies | Treating Emergencies - Epilepsy Foundation
Not all people with epilepsy have seizure emergencies or need rescue therapies. Talk with your healthcare provider about your seizure action plan or acute seizure action plan and whether you …
Seizure Rescue Medications | Types of Epilepsy Medications
Key issues to consider in using these rescue medications is how fast they will act to stop a seizure, what forms may be available, who can give it, and how easy it may be to use.
Rectal Rescue Medicines - Epilepsy Foundation
This medication is used for rescue therapy in people with epilepsy, including children. We strongly encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider about your/your child’s options for rescue …
First Aid for Seizures | Stay, Safe, Side | Epilepsy Foundation
While everyone should know basic seizure first aid, becoming seizure first aid certified takes you further. You will learn about epilepsy, how to recognize signs of a seizure, how to use basic seizure first aid …
Seizure Action Plans - Epilepsy Foundation
Find steps and forms for building your individualized plan for managing your epilepsy and responding to seizure emergencies.
Seizure First Aid and Recognition | Epilepsy Foundation
Our trainings teach you about both epilepsy and seizures. Learn how to recognize signs of a seizure, how to use basic first aid steps and when emergency medical help is necessary.
Midazolam Nasal - Epilepsy Foundation
Mar 4, 2024 · If a seizure cluster or seizure continues, get emergency medical help. Each midazolam nasal spray device is to be used once – do not test it or push the plunger to prime it before using it.