When rescue therapy may be needed:
WHEN AND WHAT TO DO
If seizure (cluster, # or length) ________________________________________________________________________
Name of Med/Rx ________________________________ How much to give (dose) ________________________
How to give _____________________________________________________________________________________
If seizure (cluster, # or length) ________________________________________________________________________
Name of Med/Rx ________________________________ How much to give (dose) ________________________
How to give _____________________________________________________________________________________
If seizure (cluster, # or length) ________________________________________________________________________
Name of Med/Rx ________________________________ How much to give (dose) ________________________
How to give _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Emergency Contact/Relationship
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SEIZURE ACTION PLAN (SAP)
How to respond to a seizure (check all that apply)
F
First aid – Stay. Safe. Side.
F
Notify emergency contact at ______________________________
F
Give rescue therapy according to SAP
F
Call 911 for transport to __________________________________________
F
Notify emergency contact
F
Other ________________________________________________
Seizure Type How Long It Lasts How Often What Happens
First aid for any seizure
F
STAY calm, keep calm, begin timing seizure
F
Keep me SAFE – remove harmful objects,
don’t restrain, protect head
F
SIDE – turn on side if not awake, keep airway clear,
don’t put objects in mouth
F
STAY until recovered from seizure
F
Swipe magnet for VNS
F
Write down what happens _____________________
F
Other _____________________________________
When to call 911
F
Seizure with loss of consciousness longer than 5 minutes,
not responding to rescue med if available
F
Repeated seizures longer than 10 minutes, no recovery between
them, not responding to rescue med if available
F
Diculty breathing after seizure
F
Serious injury occurs or suspected, seizure in water
When to call your provider first
F
Change in seizure type, number or pattern
F
Person does not return to usual behavior (i.e., confused for a
long period)
F
First time seizure that stops on its’ own
F
Other medical problems or pregnancy need to be checked
Seizure Information