Emergency First Aid at Work V11
Channel: Dave Summers
Date: 2020-12-30

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Major Epilepsy - Recognition
A warning period
The casualty becomes rigid and often cries out
Sudden collapse and becomes unconscious (tonic phase)
Cyanosis may be present and breathing may cease
Convulsive movement which can be violent (clonic phase)
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Clenched jaw and congestion of the face
Flaccid as the fit subsides.

Major Epilepsy - Treatment
Support or ease the casualty’s fall
Make space around the casualty
Ask bystanders to move away
Protect the casualty’s head
Record the duration of the seizure
Dial 999/112
If  Unconscious for longer than ten minutes
or Seizure lasts for longer than five minutes
or Repeated seizures
or First seizure 
DO NOT RESTRAIN THE CASUALTY OR PUT ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH

Minor Epilepsy
Recognition
A sudden absence or switching off
Staring blankly ahead
Slight twitching of the face, lips, eyes and limbs
Chewing, lip, smacking, plucking at clothing, noises

Treatment
Make them safe, sit them down, calm and reassure them
Monitor and discuss the condition with the casualty
Refer to doctor

Diabetes - Treatment
Hyperglycaemia
Call for an ambulance 
If unconscious – recovery position 
Monitor breathing and response levels

Hypoglycaemia 
Sit the casualty down 
Sugary drink
Sweet food
Monitor and reassure 
Call ambulance if ineffective 
If unconscious – recovery position and monitor

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