Seizures: The dos and don'ts

What should we do when we witness a seizure?

Note the time

Remain with the person having the seizure, to protect and reassure them

Keep other people from crowding around

If a major generalised tonic-clonic seizure occurs, when there is stiffening, jerking and loss of consciousness, put the person on their side in the semi-prone position to aid breathing as soon as the convulsions start subsiding

Cushion the head with something soft