Epliespy learning and training.

Although Epilepsy awareness was only one day but then it's not. Does anyone know why?

 Okay, for the past 12 months and we probley will for quite a while even things are picking up a bit slowly with the lockdown. People with Epilepsy even in the lockdown and even more so have to live whether their Epliespy whether there's a lockdown or not. 

Although lucky for myself not having had a seizure five years and other I have still experienced the condition and know no one wants to be wrapped up in cotton wool and those facing the condition like their independences and always need to know others are for them if anything serious happens. 

No one should be ban, sacked, etc from anywhere just because they have Epilepsy. Everyone with Epliespy knows don't me wrong that not everyone is going to know what to do and may need others to help. It is also important as many people as possible know about Epliespy because it can happen to anyone anytime whether they are on treatment or not. Meaning if they are not on treatment, it may be because they may not have been facing seizures very long and only just trying to get checked or like myself had a lot of years with seizures, had their first seizure all of a sudden in however long, in some cases they go and come back for years but yet not everyone faces it that way but most do. Even if you know a small amount of knowledge, it is a start till someone who knows more can step in.  https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/training

Here are some basic tips I admit on the internet because I know very little myself so I have created a little but whoops that is just to help those with basics who don't know, mainly those who work, etc until they can get on courses, etc. I must say I wouldn't mind learning myself with the right support. These tips are useful wherever you come across people facing seizures. 

Do I call for emergency help?

Seizures do not usually require emergency medical attention. Only call 911or whatever the emergency number by you, may be if one or more of these is true. 

If you don't know the emergency number by where are, if there are people around you ask them and even ask for help.

 If there's no one around you if there's anyone you know who near where is call. Sometimes there are no right or wrong options and there are times for whatever reason you may do what is not correct thing due to maybe no one around for eg. 

This not mean this but possibilities of either driving the person to the nearest hospital or going in a taxi etc, if the person comes round at some point.

I will admit and be honest, I may not be correct on everything, which gives you every reason to try get yourself Epliespy training and learning as soon as possible. 

 Here's a link to a list of courses but they are rather pricey so I will try and get a link on some free courses too.   https://www.skillsplatform.org/health/epilepsy-training-courses?gclid=CjwKCAjwr_uCBhAFEiwAX8YJgYby8qrjR6E5370LHba0SEtEl63-nL8Lou1Kie-LKdUXT0LSzwWA3hoCeycQAvD_BwE

https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/epilepsy-training

• The person has never had a seizure before.
• The person has difficulty breathing or waking after the seizure.
• The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.
• The person has another seizure soon after the first one.
• The person is hurt during the seizure.
• The seizure happens in water.
• The person has a health condition like diabetes, heart disease, or is pregnant.

Basic first aid for any type of seizure.

 There are many types of seizures. Most seizures end in a few minutes.

These are general steps to help someone who is having any type of seizure:

• Stay with the person until the seizure ends and he or she is fully awake. After it ends, help the person sit in a safe place. Once they are alert and able to communicate, tell them what happened in very simple terms.
• Comfort the person and speak calmly.
• Check to see if the person is wearing a medical bracelet or other emergency information.
• Keep yourself and other people calm.
• Offer to call a taxi or another person to make sure the person gets home safely.

Basic first aid for major seizures.

When most people think of a seizure, they think of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, also called a grand mal seizure. In this type of seizure, the person may cry out, fall, shake or jerk, and become unaware of what’s going on around them.

Here are things you can do to help someone who is having this type of seizure:

• Ease the person to the floor.
• Turn the person gently onto one side. This will help the person breathe.
• Clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp. This can prevent injury.
• Put something soft and flat, like a folded jacket, under his or her head.
• Remove eyeglasses.
• Loosen ties or anything around the neck that may make it hard to breathe.
• Time the seizure. Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.

Stop! Do NOT

Knowing what NOT to do is important for keeping a person safe during or after a seizure.

Never do any of the following things

• Do not hold the person down or try to stop his or her movements.
• Do not put anything in the person’s mouth. This can injure teeth or the jaw. A person having a seizure cannot swallow his or her tongue.
• Do not try to give mouth-to-mouth breaths (like CPR). People usually start breathing again on their own after a seizure.
• Do not offer the person water or food until he or she is fully alert.

First Aid training links. 

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps.html

https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/tailoring-first-aid-plans

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/

More to know about Epilepsy.

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/types-of-seizures.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/managing-epilepsy/index.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/fast-facts.htm

Training for professionals

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm#school

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm#responders

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm#caregivers

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm#childcare

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/groups/professionals.htm