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"Before Emmett began suffering from seizures, we knew absolutely nothing about epilepsy," said Erin Leyden. "After the diagnosis, we were very discouraged by the lack of information and assistance offered to people who suffer from this disorder and their families. It is our goal to provide this much-needed support and to educate the public on first aid for seizures -- because, one day when Emmett and the millions of others who suffer from epilepsy might need to rely on the public to help them, I want to make sure the public knows what to do when they witness a seizure."

Public facilities and individual businesses can order posters and brochures from AEOF that list the first-aid procedures for responding to someone experiencing a seizure.

FIRST AID FOR CONVULSIVE SEIZURES

A Convulsive Seizure is also known as a Tonic-Clonic Seizure, formerly referred to as a Grand Mal Seizure. At the start of a seizure, the person may cry out, then usually stiffens and falls. Their arms and legs may jerk or twitch. You will not be able to rouse them (and do not try). Seizures generally last a few minutes, but can sometimes go on for much longer. During the seizure the person will often turn blue in the face.

At the end of a seizure, convulsing will stop, the person usually takes a deep breath, natural color returns and they slowly "wake up." The person is often confused and may not know where they are for a short while afterward.

Do Follow the Four C's

Calm -- Remain calm and gently lay the person on his or her side.

Check for an ID bracelet.

Clear -- Clear a space around the person, moving objects away that

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