What should I do if someone has a seizure?

Do:

• Insert an oral airway, padded tongue blade or other soft object between the teeth at the onset of the seizure, if you have experience in doing this.
• Remove objects near the person that may cause injury.
• Put a pillow under the head if it's on a hard surface.
• Turn the person onto one side.
• Call emergency medical services if the seizure continues beyond a few minutes or if consciousness is not regained between seizures.

Don't:

• Try to force a hard object between the teeth once the jaws are closed. Restrain the person's movements.