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Care for Seizures:

  • Do not attempt to restrain patient
  • Do not attempt to force anything between the patient's teeth
  • Beware of the possibility of the patient causing personal injury by striking surrounding objects, during the seizure (remove objects, if possible)
  • When seizure is over place patient in the recovery position
  • Call 911, if necessary

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