What do I do if I see someone having a generalized seizure?

What do I do if I see someone having a generalized seizure?

Charles Ribak, Ph.D. (Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, UC Irvine School of Medicine) gives expert video advice on: What happens to the brain and body during a generalized seizure?; What do I do if I think I'm going to have a generalized seizure?; What do I do if I see someone having a generalized seizure? and more...

With regards to generalized seizures, the most important thing to do if you see someone having a generalized seizure is to clear the area of all objects that could be kicked and maybe land onto the person. Maybe wrap the person with a blanket, put a pillow under their head and try to make them as comfortable as possible. At this point in time, it's not considered to be helpful to try to put a belt or a wallet into their mouth. This has a tendency to break their teeth more often than not, and they really do not recommend this anymore.