Fits are sudden convulsive
seizures with loss of consciousness. Convulsion can be associated with a head
injury with epilepsy or with high fever or illness in young children. During a
convulsion, a person becomes unconscious and the body may become stiff or move
violently. First aid is important to prevent injury and choking.
seizures with loss of consciousness. Convulsion can be associated with a head
injury with epilepsy or with high fever or illness in young children. During a
convulsion, a person becomes unconscious and the body may become stiff or move
violently. First aid is important to prevent injury and choking.
Signs and Symptoms
(1)Sudden stiffening and
falling
falling
(2) Jerking movement of the
body
body
(3) Arrested breathing or
hissing breath
hissing breath
(4) Loss of bowel or
bladder control
bladder control
(5) Vomiting.
First Aid Care
(1) Clear away furniture
and sharp objects
and sharp objects
(2) Loosen tight clothing
(3) Do not restrain the
person or give the person anything to eat or drink
person or give the person anything to eat or drink
(4) Maintain body
temperature
temperature
(5) If the victim is
unconscious after convulsion, placed in a recovery position (6) Get medical
care.
unconscious after convulsion, placed in a recovery position (6) Get medical
care.
