Seize the Day!

I always wonder why doctors (mostly in TV show, because I never saw a real case) were turning the patient on the side during a seizure. It appears that by doing so, this open the airway and allow secretions to drain (so basically it will help prevent the patient from choking).

I was once told that we should put something (like a comb) in the patient mouth to prevent him to bite is tongue. It appears that it would in fact not be a good thing to do.

Other first aid tips are :

- Prevent further injury. Place something soft under the head, loosen tight clothing, and clear the area of sharp or hard objects.
- Do not force objects into the person’s mouth.
- Do not restrain the person’s movements unless they place him or her in danger.

http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/seizures/types/genConvulsive/seizuretonic.cfm