Seizure
What is a seizure?
This condition is caused by sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What is diabetes?
This condition affects how the body regulates blood sugar.
What is fainting?
This condition occurs when there is a temporary loss of consciousness (less than 1 minute) due to reduced blood flow to the brain.
What is a mental health crisis?
This is a situation where a person’s thoughts, feelings, or behavior put them at risk of harm.
What are some signs & symptoms of a tonic-clonic seizure?
This type of seizure often includes full-body shaking, loss of consciousness, and possible drooling.
What are some Signs and symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
A person who is pale, shaky, sweaty, and confused is likely experiencing this.
What are some common causes of fainting?
-pregnancy
-Pain
-Heat
-Dehydration
-Decreased blood sugar (e.g., from missing a meal)
-Standing in one position for too long without moving
-Intense emotion
-Traumatic information (e.g., news of someone’s death)
What are signs of a mental health crisis?
This may include extreme anxiety, withdrawal, confusion, or talk of self-harm.
During a seizure, your top priority is what?
Protect their head and clear the area
How do you care for someone having a diabetic emergency?
Sugar (juice, candy, glucose)
What are some signs and symptoms before someone faints?
A person may feel dizzy, nauseous, sweaty, or experience blurred/tunnel vision.
How do we help someone experiencing a Mental Health Crisis?
Be calm, supportive, non-judgmental, practice active listening.
When should you call EMS/911 if someone is having a seizure?
Immediately, if you do not have prior instructions from them.
When you should call EMS/911 if the person becomes this during a diabetic emergency.
If they are unconscious or not improving after 10 minutes.
How can someone prevent fainting?
-Keep hydrated.
-Eat at regular intervals to maintain a consistent blood sugar level.
-Get up slowly from sitting or laying down.
When do you call EMS/911?
When they are threatening harm to themselves or others.
This is something you should NEVER put in a person’s mouth during a seizure.
Anything (like a spoon or fingers)!
True or False- You should find out if it is a Hyperglycemic or Hypoglycemic emergency and give insulin if available?
False
When do you call EMS/911 for someone who has fainted?
If they are :
-unresponsive for more than a few minutes
- the person is pregnant
- the person’s medical history is unknown
- or you suspect that the person fainted as a result of a serious injury or illness.
What's the most important thing to remember during this emergency?
Keep yourself safe.