Question 1

When is a seizure a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

A convulsive seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, repeated seizures without full recovery, a first-ever seizure, a seizure following head injury or in pregnancy, or any seizure where the person does not regain normal breathing or consciousness afterwards, should all be treated as medical emergencies. In these cases, call 999 immediately.

Question 2

When is a seizure a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

A convulsive seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, repeated seizures without full recovery, a first-ever seizure, a seizure following head injury or in pregnancy, or any seizure where the person does not regain normal breathing or consciousness afterwards, should all be treated as medical emergencies. In these cases, call 999 immediately.

Question 3

When is a seizure a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

A convulsive seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, repeated seizures without full recovery, a first-ever seizure, a seizure following head injury or in pregnancy, or any seizure where the person does not regain normal breathing or consciousness afterwards, should all be treated as medical emergencies. In these cases, call 999 immediately.

When is a seizure a medical emergency?

When is a seizure a medical emergency?

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