Yes, the driver's fine. When he came to I tossed his diet soda out of the car and got him a bottle of water, a banana (for cramping) and turned up the air conditioner a bit. Always good to get the person checked by a medical professional though and that will probably happen tomorrow. I've dealt with a couple of seizures before, once with someone who was on the bottom of a swimming pool and she also came out unharmed. Never had to do it in a speeding car though. Just a thought here, was wondering if a destabilizing or fluctuating magnetic field could result in more seizures in the general populace? So here's what I pulled off a website called Epilesyandmychild and is basic first aid advice should anyone else encounter a similar situation. My personal experience has been that if you are in a public setting people get really freaked out and start crying and screaming which tends to disrupt one's focus on the person having the seizure. (Jerry, great to see your post, miss you and wish I could be at our classes, say hi to the missus)
FIRST AID
Watching your child have a seizure can be upsetting and frightening. Even more concerning for most parents is the chance that your child could have a seizure when you're not there. The first step is to learn what to do if your child has a seizure. The next is to teach others who may be with your child when you're not.
The most important thing to do when a child has a seizure is keep the child safe. Often, you don't need to do anything but wait for the seizure to end. A child might just have a short staring spell and then go on as if nothing happened. Or a child could suddenly fall, but then just need a little comforting or help getting up.
What to Do if a Child has a Grand Mal Seizure
If a child has a grand mal or generalized tonic clonic seizure (cries, falls, stiffens and then starts moving in jerking, uncontrolled movements), here are the things to remember:
DON'T:
Try to hold the child
Try to stop any movements or tongue-biting
Try to open or put something in the child's mouth
DO:
Move anything that could hurt the child
Put something soft and flat under the child's head (pillow, folded jacket or sweater)
Turn the child gently to one side to prevent choking
Loosen anything around the child's neck
Keep track of how long the seizure lasts and other important information to tell your doctor
Stay calm and comfort the child afterward
When to Get Medical Attention
Most of the time, you do not need to call 911 or go to the emergency room when a child has a seizure. However, you should get immediate medical care if:
It is the child's first seizure
The seizure lasts more than five minutes
The seizure happened in water that the child may have swallowed (Read more about what to do if your child has a seizure in water)
The child has diabetes or a high fever
There is a risk of a head or other injury
The child is having trouble breathing after the seizure (Do not try to give a child mouth-to-mouth resuscitation during a seizure. If the child is not breathing after the seizure, first call 911 and then try CPR while waiting for the ambulance)
Continuous Seizures
Prolonged or cluster seizures — seizures that don't stop after five minutes or continue one after another — can turn into status epilepticus, which means a “continuous state of seizure.” This requires immediate medical attention. It is good to have written instructions from your doctor to give to the paramedics or emergency room staff in case your child ever experiences a continuous seizure. You should also know where the closest and best hospital is.
If your child has a continuous seizure:
Call an ambulance. Do not try to move your child unless there is no other choice.
Ask your doctor to call the emergency room and let them know you're coming.
If you have written instructions from your doctor for the doctors and paramedics, make sure you have them.
There are some new treatments available that can stop a prolonged seizure. Some can be given to children by parents or caregivers orally (by mouth), rectally (rear end) or by injection (needle). If your child experiences continuous seizures, ask your doctor if any of those treatments are an option.
Summary: How to Keep Your Child Safe During a Seizure
During a seizure, the most important thing you can do is keep your child safe. You can help do that by remembering the following:
Stay Calm
A seizure is frightening for everyone. The calmer you are, the better
Don't Restrain
During a seizure, the less you have to move or touch a child, the better.
Do not try to stop the child's movements or force anything in the child's mouth.
Observe & Report
Try to remember as much as you can about the seizure to tell your doctor after.
Monitor or watch your child after the seizure. Your child may seem tired or confused, complain of sore muscles, or have a headache. Contact your doctor immediately if you are concerned.
Glad you are Ok and it is surely a wonderful benefit from EE.
