{"id":28712,"date":"2025-01-14T14:40:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=28712"},"modified":"2025-09-30T12:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:44:45","slug":"the-3s-rule-of-seizures-in-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/the-3s-rule-of-seizures-in-first-aid","title":{"rendered":"The Three S\u2019s of Seizure Management &#8211; Stay, Safe, Side"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28712\" class=\"elementor elementor-28712\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9a1e2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9a1e2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c7e8b5\" data-id=\"6c7e8b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2565b79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2565b79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-epilepsy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epilepsy<\/a> <\/span>affects millions worldwide, and understanding seizure first aid is important in helping someone during a seizure. The &#8220;Three S&#8217;s&#8221; of seizure management\u2014<strong>Stay, Safe, Side<\/strong>\u2014offer simple, actionable steps to provide practical assistance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2813fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2813fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Stay: Be Present, Be Calm During First Aid Seizure Management<\/strong><\/h2><p>The first rule of seizure first aid is to <strong>stay<\/strong> with the person throughout the episode. Your presence is important for their safety and comfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808f4f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"808f4f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Stay?<\/h3><p>Being present during a seizure ensures that the person is not left alone in a vulnerable moment and allows for careful observation of the seizure&#8217;s duration and type, which can provide valuable information to medical professionals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d868099 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d868099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to Stay?<\/h3><p><strong>Check for a medical ID:<\/strong> Some individuals with epilepsy wear bracelets or carry cards identifying their condition and providing treatment details.<\/p><p><strong>Time the seizure:<\/strong> Use a timer or watch to monitor how long the seizure lasts. Most seizures are brief, lasting seconds to a few minutes, but a seizure lasting <strong>five minutes or more<\/strong> is a medical emergency.<br \/><br \/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure.webp\" alt=\"timing the seizure\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure.webp 1999w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/timing-the-seizure-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9ba24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e9ba24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Safe: Minimise Hazards During First Aid Epileptic Management<\/strong><\/h2><p>Creating a safe environment is critical to prevent injury during a seizure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6784d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6784d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Safe?<\/h3><p>Seizures can cause loss of awareness or uncontrolled movements, increasing the risk of accidents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f15b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8f15b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to Keep Them Safe?<\/h3><p>Remove nearby hazards by moving sharp or hard objects out of reach.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects.webp\" alt=\"sharp objects\" width=\"1999\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects.webp 1999w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects-1024x502.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sharp-objects-1536x753.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Guide gently if they\u2019re wandering:<\/strong> If the person is walking or confused, steer them away from traffic, stairs, or other dangers.<\/p><p><strong>Water safety:<\/strong> If the seizure occurs in a pool or bathtub, remove the person from the water immediately to prevent drowning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b52c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32b52c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Side: Position for Recovery During First Aid Seizure Management<\/strong><\/h2><p>Positioning the person on their side, also known as the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/first-aid-recovery-position\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recovery position<\/a>,<\/span> can prevent complications if they lose consciousness.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5eb61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5eb61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why Side?<\/h3><p>Laying the person on their side with their mouth pointed downward prevents saliva from obstructing their airway, reducing the risk of choking.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure.webp\" alt=\"Position for Recovery During First Aid Seizure\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure.webp 1999w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Position-for-Recovery-During-First-Aid-Seizure-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97bebe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97bebe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to Help?<\/h3><p>Gently roll the person onto their side. Ensure their head is cushioned.<\/p><p>Avoid forcing their body into the position if it\u2019s difficult; wait until their movements allow you to assist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61bc919 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61bc919\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>The Do&#8217;s in Emergency First Aid for Seizures<\/strong><\/h2><ol><li><strong>Stay Calm:<\/strong> Keep your composure to help the person promptly.<\/li><li><strong>Time of the Seizure:<\/strong> Always note the duration of the seizure to provide this information to medical professionals if needed.<\/li><li><strong>Protect the Person:<\/strong> Move harmful objects away and provide a soft surface under their head if possible.<\/li><li><strong>Help Them to the Side:<\/strong> If the person is unconscious, gently position them on their side to help keep their airway clear.<\/li><li><strong>Observe Closely:<\/strong> Monitor their breathing and behaviour during and after the seizure.<\/li><li><strong>Offer Comfort Post-Seizure:<\/strong> When the seizure ends, reassure the person, explain what happened if they\u2019re confused, and stay with them until they recover fully.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173657e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"173657e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<html>\r\n<style>\r\n        .main{\r\n            border:3px solid #0f7c90;\r\n            border-radius:20px;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            font-family:roboto;\r\n            font-weight: 400;\r\n            color: #000;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top:-25px;\r\n            left:45px;\r\n            background-color:white;\r\n           \r\n\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n            padding:2px 7px;\r\n            background-color:#0f7c90; \r\n            margin-right:5px;\r\n            width: 50px;\r\n            height: 50px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .img{\r\n            width:30px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\r\n       .heading{\r\n        font-size:20px;\r\n       }\r\n       .img{\r\n            width:20px;\r\n            object-fit:contain;\r\n            height:auto;\r\n            border-radius : 100%;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .img-div{\r\n           \r\n            width: 40px;\r\n            height: 40px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .main-two{\r\n            left:25px;\r\n\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n  <\/head>\r\n  <body>\r\n   \r\n        <div class=\"main mb-3 pl-3 pl-lg-5 pl-md-5 pr-4 pt-4 pt-sm-5 pb-3\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-items-center main-two\">\r\n                <div class=\" img-div d-flex  align-items-center justify-content-center \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bulb.png\" class=\"img\" > <\/div>\r\n                <h4 class=\"pr-2 m-0 heading\"><\/h4>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n\r\n                Knowing the 3 S\u2019s rule for seizure management is important in emergencies, but there's more to first aid. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/first-aid\" target=\"_blank\">First Aid courses<\/a> offer complete training to help you handle critical situations. Whether you want to improve your skills or workplace safety, these courses help build confidence and expertise. View our <a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/emergency-first-aid-at-work-training-1-day\" target=\"_blank\">Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)<\/a> and  <a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/first-aid-at-work-training-3-days\" target=\"_blank\">Level 3 First Aid at Work<\/a> courses. These courses meet the UK legal requirements and help you keep people safe.\r\n\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n  <\/body>\r\n  <\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808aad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"808aad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>The Don&#8217;t&#8217;s in Emergency First Aid for Seizures<\/strong><\/h2><p>While the Three S\u2019s guide what to do, it\u2019s equally important to know what <strong>not<\/strong> to do:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Do not place anything in their mouth.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Contrary to popular myths, people cannot swallow their tongue during a seizure. Objects in the mouth could break teeth, block the airway, or cause choking.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Do not restrain them.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Holding someone down during a seizure can lead to injuries for both you and the person.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60b726c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60b726c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When to Call 999 During an Epileptic Seizure Event<\/strong><\/h2><p>In some cases, seizures require immediate medical attention. Call emergency services if:<\/p><ul><li>The seizure lasts longer than five minutes.<\/li><li>The person experiences multiple seizures without regaining consciousness.<\/li><li>They have difficulty breathing or appear to choke.<\/li><li>It\u2019s their first seizure.<\/li><li>There\u2019s a risk they\u2019ve aspirated water.<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s better to err on caution when in doubt and call for help. As Dixon aptly says, \u201cNo one will fault you for getting help in a situation where you\u2019re not sure what to do.\u201d<br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28749 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure.webp\" alt=\"Call 999 During an Epileptic Seizure\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure.webp 1999w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Call-999-During-an-Epileptic-Seizure-1536x863.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eafe63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eafe63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Beyond First Aid: Supporting Those with Epilepsy<\/strong><\/h2><p>Providing effective first aid during a seizure is critical, but there\u2019s more to supporting someone with epilepsy:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Educate Yourself:<\/strong> Learn about epilepsy and its triggers. Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, and flashing lights.<\/li><li><strong>Advocate for Awareness:<\/strong> Share knowledge about seizure first aid within your community.<\/li><li><strong>Be Prepared:<\/strong> If a friend or family member has epilepsy, keep emergency contact information and a list of their medications handy.<\/li><\/ul><p>By following the Three S\u2019s and being informed, you can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone experiencing a seizure. Seizure first aid is not just about safety; it\u2019s about empathy and empowerment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f00f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f00f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>In conclusion, knowing how to help someone during a seizure can make a big difference. By remembering the &#8220;Three S&#8217;s&#8221;\u2014Stay, Safe, Side\u2014you can provide the support they need and keep them safe. With some knowledge and care, you can help them get through a challenging moment confidently and calmly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, and understanding seizure first aid is important in helping someone during a seizure. The &#8220;Three S&#8217;s&#8221; of seizure management\u2014Stay, Safe, Side\u2014offer simple, actionable steps to provide practical assistance. 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