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 First Aid (English and Spanish)

Convulsions, generalized tonic-clonic (also called grand mal)

Most seizures in people with epilepsy are not medical emergencies. They end after a minute or two without harm. They usually do not require a trip to the emergency room.


But sometimes there are good reasons to call for emergency help. A seizure in someone who does not have epilepsy could be a sign of serious illness.


Other reasons to call an ambulance include:
  • A seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes
  • No "epilepsy" or "seizure disorder" ID
  • Slow recovery, a second seizure, or difficulty breathing afterwards
  • Pregnancy or other medical diagnosis
  • Any signs of sickness and injury
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  • Convulsiones, tónico-clónicas generalizadas (gran mal)

    La mayoría de los ataques de epilepsia no son emergencias médicas. Los ataques normalmente terminan después de uno o dos minutos sin causar daño alguno. Usualmente, no es necesario llevar a la persona a la sala de emergencias.

    Algunas veces, sin embargo, se hace necesario el pedir ayuda urgente. Un ataque en una persona que no padece de epilepsia puede ser señal de una
    enfermedad seria.
     
    Otras razones por las cuales deberíamos llamar a una ambulancia son: 
    • Un ataque que dura más de 5 minutos
    • Cuando no hay ninguna indicación de que la persona padece de epilepsia o desórdenes convulsivos
    • La persona tarda en recuperarse, el ataque se prolonga, o le termina uno y comienza ortro, o muestra dificultad en respirar
    • Indicación de embarazo u otra condición médica
    • Señal de que la persona se ha goleado o parece estar enferma

     
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