Question
My daughter is 24 years old and suddenly developed epilepsy this year. She has been checked at the hospital. During an attack, her face turns pale, and she spits out white foam or blood foam. It lasts for about one or two minutes, and afterward, she doesn’t even know she had a seizure.
Answer
Hello, if you notice any prodromal symptoms in a patient, quickly have them lie flat on the bed or on a flat surface nearby. If it’s not possible to make these arrangements in time, when you see the patient about to fall, immediately support them and let them fall with the movement to prevent any injuries from a sudden fall. During a major epileptic seizure, there is an increased amount of respiratory secretions, which can easily lead to respiratory obstruction or aspiration pneumonia. Start turning the patient’s head to one side as soon as the major seizure begins to allow the secretions to flow out naturally. Furthermore, loosen the patient’s collar and buttons to keep the airways clear. During a major epileptic seizure, it is also necessary to unfasten the patient’s belt. After the convulsions of a major epileptic seizure stop, the patient may take some time to recover to normalcy, which can vary from minutes, hours, or even several hours. Some patients may be in a state of sleepiness; just let them fall asleep comfortably and quietly.