| What is the First Aid Procedure for Generalized Convulsive Seizures?
When someone is having a tonic clonic or grand mal seizure, you can help by following these steps:
1. Keep Calm. Let the seizure take its course. Do not try to stop the seizure or revive the person. Begin timing the seizure.
2. Protect From Further Injury if Possible. Move hard or sharp objects away, but do not interfere with the person's movements. Place something soft and small such as a sweater under the head, loosen tight clothing, especially at the neck.
 3. Do Not Force Anything in the Person's Mouth. This could cause teeth and jaw damage. The person will not swallow their tongue during a seizure.
4. Roll the Person on their Side as soon as possible, to allow saliva or other fluids to drain away, helping to clear the airway. DO NOT BE FRIGHTENED if a person having a seizure appears to stop breathing momentarily.
5. On Rare Occasions, if a seizure goes on longer than 5 Minutes, or Repeats without full recovery, call for medical help.
6. Afterward, talk gently to the person, be comforting and reassuring and stay with them until they become re-oriented.
What is the First Aid Procedure for Partial Non-Convulsive Seizures?
When someone is having a complex partial seizure, you can help by following these steps:
 1. Stay With the Person. Do not try to stop the seizure, but let it take its course. The person will be unaware of his or her actions, and may or may not hear you.
2. Gently Guide the Person away from Danger. And move dangerous objects out of the way.
3. Observe Carefully. Note different movements or behaviours.
4. Partial Seizures may Spread to other areas of the Brain. Do not be alarmed if a convulsive seizure follows.
5. Afterward, talk gently to the person, be comforting and reassuring and stay with them until they become re-oriented.
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