Follow
these steps when treating minor
burns at home:
Protect
from nearby hazards.
Loosen
tie of shirt collar.
Protect
head from injury.
Turn on
side to keep airway clear.
Reassure
when consciousness returns.
If single
seizure lasted less than five minutes,
ask if hospital evaluation is wanted.
If multiple
seizures, or if one seizure lasts
longer than five minutes, call an
ambulance. If person is pregnant,
injured or diabetic, call for aid
at once.
DON'T
DO:
Do not
put any hard implement in the mouth.
Do not
try to hold tongue. It cannot be
swallowed.
Do not
try to give liquids during or just
after the seizure.
Do not
use artificial respiration unless
breathing is absent after muscle
jerks subside or unless water has
been inhaled.
Do not
restrain.
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