What seizure precautions are needed for a patient in the hospital?
How to make a seizure safety planHaving a child with epilepsy can be challenging, but it's not unmanageable. This guide from the Neuroscience Care Team at Children's Hospital Colorado and The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado help you develop a plan specific to your child's seizure needs. Show
What to include in your seizure safety plan
How to monitor your child's seizures
Be prepared for emergenciesThe average seizure in a child who has epilepsy is not a medical emergency. It ends naturally by itself. But every rule has exceptions, and that's true of epilepsy as well. Please speak with your child's neurologist to discuss a plan for seizure emergencies. When to call 911Call 911 if your child is experiencing any of these emergency symptoms:
When to call your neurologistCall your neurologist if your child experiences any of the following:
Seizure home care adviceThese tips will help you care for your child when they have a seizure at home.
Educate others about seizure safety for kidsShare this video with your family members, friends and teachers so that they can be prepared if your child or another child has a seizure. Seizure safety for children at home and awaySeizures can occur anywhere that your child goes. It's important to plan ahead of time for how you, or others, can protect your child during a seizure at specific locations or during activities – like swimming or sports. School or daycare safety information
Water safety for children with seizuresYour child could drown during a seizure that occurs in water – even when bathing. These tips will help you keep your child safe in situations that involve water.
Water sport safety tips for kidsWater sports, including swimming, jet-ski riding, windsurfing and sailing, are risky for people with epilepsy, but with a few accommodations they also can be safely pursued in most cases. Water sport safety tips:
Heat safety for children with seizuresIf your child has uncontrolled seizures, be very careful around heat, flames or hot liquids.
Heights safety for children with seizuresSeizures while high off the ground could increase your child's risk for injury. Consider these items before allowing your child to climb to a high point.
Equipment and power tool safety for children with seizures
Sports safety for children with seizuresThe Epilepsy Foundation has the following recommendations for sports safety for your child. The below summarizes key details, but please read Safety with Exercise and Sports for more information. Always ask your neurologist if a certain activity or sport is appropriate for your child.
Contact sports and recreational activity safetyHere are a few things to consider when deciding what sports or recreational activities are best for your child:
Your child should do the following during sporting activities:
Learn more about the Neurology Program at Children's Hospital Colorado. What are some seizure precautions in hospital?The seizure pads are used to prevent the person from injuring themselves against the metal bars of the hospital bed. In most cases, hospital staff will be trained to avoid holding the person down and putting anything in their mouth in order to prevent choking. In case of aspiration, a suction is placed at the bedside.
What do seizure precautions include nursing?In the event of a seizure, do not try to hold the person down or restrain them. Do not insert any objects in the patient's mouth. Inspect and remove potential safety hazards from the patient's surroundings. Consider performing procedures at the bedside whenever possible.
What precautions should be taken after seizure?Epileptic seizure first aid. Stay calm and remain with the person.. If they have food or fluid in their mouth, roll them onto their side immediately.. Keep them safe and protect them from injury.. Place something soft under their head and loosen any tight clothing.. Reassure the person until they recover.. What are 4 priority medical interventions for seizure activity?Nursing interventions for a child with seizure disorder include the following:. Prevent trauma/injury. ... . Promote airway clearance. ... . Improve self-esteem. ... . Enforce education about the disease.. |