Emergency

Seizures

high

Protect from injury — do not restrain. Time the seizure.

Call 999 where appropriate

During the seizure

Note the time it started.
Move hard objects away. Cushion head.
Loosen tight clothing around neck.
Do NOT restrain, hold down, or put anything in mouth.

After the seizure

Place in recovery position.
Reassure — confusion is normal.
Check for injuries.
Stay with casualty until fully recovered.

Call 999 if

First seizure ever
Lasts more than 5 minutes
Second seizure without recovery in between
Injury sustained
Difficulty breathing after
Seizure in water

GuardAssist provides operational decision support. It does not replace formal training, employer procedures, assignment instructions or professional judgement. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.