First Aid Video Library
New Approaches to Seizure First Aid
This video shares the new approaches in responding to seizures. Provide seizure first aid with care and comfort.
Care and Comfort Seizure First Aid
This video discusses how to respond to seizures with care and comfort in mind.
Watch our #ShareMySeizure Public Service Announcement to see what happens when Michael has a seizure on the basketball court and how his teammates learn the key seizure first aid steps: Stay. Safe. Side.
Tailoring Seizure First Aid
In this video, learn how to tailor seizure first aid based on consciousness level, age, action plans and more.
Rescue Therapies: Overview and Devices
This video teaches how to respond to seizures when an intervention is needed. An implanted device, like VNS, may be used.
Using Rescue Medications
Learn how to respond to seizures by administering a rectal diazepam gel, like Diastat. This video shares all you need to know about using rectal diazepam gels.
Special Circumstances
There are some situations when you should respond to seizures differently. This video describes different special circumstances and how to respond.
Resources
Epilepsy Centers
Epilepsy centers provide you with a team of specialists to help you diagnose your epilepsy and explore treatment options.
Epilepsy Medication
Find in-depth information on anti-seizure medications so you know what to ask your doctor.
Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline
Call our Epilepsy and Seizures Helpline and talk with an epilepsy information specialist or submit a question online.
Tools & Resources
Get information, tips, and more to help you manage your epilepsy.
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