Seizure First Aid

It's one of the most frightening medical attacks and it strikes 1 in 10 people during their lifetime. Would you know what to do if a seizure affected someone you know? Dr. Oz explains what causes seizures and takes you through the Do's and Don'ts of seizure first aid.

DO

• Stay calm.
• Check the time - seizures become extremely dangerous when they last longer than 5 minutes. You'll need to tell this information to the doctor.
• Keep them safe by limiting their exposure to items like sharp objects, stairs or furniture they could hurt themselves on.
• Turn their head to the side in order to keep their airway clean.

DON'T

• Restrain them.
• Offer food or drink until they are alert.
• Put anything in their mouth.
• Put your fingers in their mouth.

For more information on seizures, visit the Epilepsy Foundation and epilepsy.com.