General emergency guidance — not a personal medical record.

If there is immediate danger, severe trouble breathing, unresponsiveness, a serious injury, or you are unsure whether the situation is life-threatening, call 911 now and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.

Epilepsy & Seizures

During a seizure

• Stay calm and time the seizure.
• Stay with the person and remove nearby objects that could cause injury.
• If the person is on the ground, cushion the head and loosen tight clothing around the neck.
• Do not hold the person down and do not put anything in their mouth.
• When safe, turn the person gently onto their side with the mouth angled toward the ground.

Call 911 now if

• The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.
• Another seizure begins before the person fully recovers.
• The person has trouble breathing or waking, is injured, is pregnant, or the seizure occurs in water.
• It may be the person’s first seizure or you are unsure what to do.

Source: CDC — First Aid for Seizures.

Important

• Look for a medical ID, emergency card, phone Medical ID, or caregiver contact.
• Do not assume this page describes the person’s diagnosis, medicines, allergies, or personal care plan.
• Do not give medicine, food, or drink unless the person’s own plan or emergency professionals direct you and it is safe to do so.
• Stay with the person when it is safe, protect their privacy, and give responders the time symptoms began and what you observed.

CareID Alert provides general educational guidance only. It does not replace 911, professional medical advice, or a person-specific emergency plan.