If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: A seizure over 5 minutes, repeated seizures, a first seizure, injury, pregnancy, or difficulty breathing: call 102.
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Keep the person safe: move hard objects away, cushion the head, loosen tight clothing. Time the seizure.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentKeep the person safe: move hard objects away, cushion the head, loosen tight clothing. Time the seizure. When it stops, turn them on their side (recovery position) and stay with them.
Do not put anything in the mouth; do not hold them down; do not give water until fully awake.
What should I do for seizure first aid?
Keep the person safe: move hard objects away, cushion the head, loosen tight clothing. Time the seizure. When it stops, turn them on their side (recovery position) and stay with them.
What should I not do for seizure first aid?
Do not put anything in the mouth; do not hold them down; do not give water until fully awake.
When should I call 102 for seizure first aid?
A seizure over 5 minutes, repeated seizures, a first seizure, injury, pregnancy, or difficulty breathing: call 102.
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references