Management of Seizures

BLS Procedures

· If actively seizing do not attempt to stop the seizure or push anything into their mouth to try to prevent them from biting their tongue

· Do not attempt to control the seizure

· Protect the seizing patient

· Maintain their airway

· High flow O2 by mask

· Left lateral position

· Spinal immobilize if trauma or unknown mechanism of injury

· Assist with ALS procedures


ALS procedures

· Advanced airway prn

· Venous access

· Glucometer

· Monitor

· Valium for active seizures

· Dextrose for hypoglycemia


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