If there are open wounds in the neck or chest, they must be closed immediately, especially if air bubbles appear in the wound. Bandage such wounds at once. Bandage the wound with plastic wrap, a plastic bag, or gauze pads covered with petroleum jelly, sealing it except for one corner. This allows trapped air to escape from the chest but prevents air form entering the chest through the wound. In young children with high fevers, convulsions may be due to febrile seizures or diseases such as meningitis.
Most seizures last only a short time and stop spontaneously.
Anyone suffering a seizure for the first time should be brought promptly to a hospital emergency room. Saliva or foam may come out of the mouth. Protect the person from injury by laying them gently down on a soft or padded surface. If there is any possibility of a cervical spine injury, take proper precautions. Turn the head to one side, keeping the airway open.