Knowledge: A Convulsing Child

There is no waste in acquiring knowledge of some certain things.
Convulsion is an involuntary muscle contraction that happens to both old and young, it is accompanied by loss of consciousness and other symptoms. It can also be known as seizure .

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So here, we are talking about this condition in children...

What To Do If A Child Is Convulsing

💉 Stay calm and make the area safe.
• Lay the child on the floor or bed.
• Remove sharp or dangerous objects.

💉 Do not put anything in the child’s mouth.
• No spoon, no finger, no palm oil, no water. This can choke the child.

💉 Turn the child to the side.
• This prevents saliva or vomit from blocking the airway.

💉 ** Loosen tight clothes.**
• Especially around the neck and chest.

💉 ** Time the convulsion.**
• If it lasts more than 5 minutes, seek emergency help quickly.

💉 After the convulsion stops.
• The child may sleep deeply this is normal.
• Keep watching their breathing.
• Take the child to hospital to find the cause and treat it.

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Key Reminder:

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• Fainting is not the same as convulsion.
• Convulsion is not the same as not breathing.
Therefore, never give water, palm oil, or milk to an unconscious child. Ensure to first protect life, then seek medical care.

You dont have to wait for a situation before you learn about it.

Thanks for reading...

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