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What to Do When Someone Is Fitting?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
What to Do When Someone Is Fitting?

cushion their head if they're on the ground. loosen any tight clothing around their neck, such as a collar or tie, to aid breathing. turn them on to their side after their convulsions stop – read more about the recovery position

recovery position
If a person is unconscious but is breathing and has no other life-threatening conditions, they should be placed in the recovery position. Putting someone in the recovery position will keep their airway clear and open. It also ensures that any vomit or fluid won't cause them to choke.
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. stay with them and talk to them calmly until they recover.

What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

First Aid
  1. Keep other people out of the way.
  2. Clear hard or sharp objects away from the person.
  3. Don't try to hold them down or stop the movements.
  4. Place them on their side, to help keep their airway clear.
  5. Look at your watch at the start of the seizure, to time its length.
  6. Don't put anything in their mouth.

What is the cause of fits?

In adults, the most common cause of a seizure, also known as a convulsion or fit, is epilepsy. However, it can be caused by other things, including a head injury, alcohol poisoning, lack of oxygen, after taking certain drugs, or if someone with diabetes has a 'hypo' where their blood glucose is too low.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.