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You cannot stop a seizure once it has begun. Let the seizure run its course.​​

Signs of a seizure:​​​

• Limbs may jerk violently.
• Eyes may roll upward.
• Breathing may become heavy, with dribbling or frothing at the mouth.
• Breathing may even stop temporarily in some cases.
• The victim may bite his or her tongue so severely that it may bleed and cause an airway obstruction.

During the seizure:

• Call for emergency medical help at once.
• Do not attempt to force anything into the victim's mouth. You may injure yourself and/or the victim.
• Help the victim lie down to help prevent falling and injury.
• Move dangerous objects away from t​he victim.
• DO NOT use force or attempt to restrain a seizure ​victim.

After the seizure:

• Check to see if the victim is breathing. If not, give rescue breathing (see step 2 “Blow" in the CPR section).
• Place the victim in the recovery position. Do this after the shaking has stopped. With the victim lying on their back, kneel to one side. Grab the victim's arm nearest you and bend the elbow at a right angle to the body, moving the arm up toward the head with the palm facing upward.