: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:50 pm
Wire On The Telly wrote:
As a total layman to flatter me most, i would guess it is not wise to move someone who is having seizure incase it damages any nerves/CNS? On side the body is restricted in which way it can move which might put pressure on these and the joints?
Interesting that you mentioned Grand Mal and Petit mal. Had a quick look on net and had this to say on page i landed on from searching Grand mal (or Tonic-clonic seizure as apparently is the current name).
Infact seems in most cases it is the best to leave them until the professionals arrive
Really wish i had opportunity to do First aid course at work but won't let me
Which is suggesting recovery position as best position. But incase of a Rugby player you have to consider if there are any other injuries, and doubt they knew it was going to happen.
A grand mal is a tonic clonic fit, a petit mal does not always have the tonic clonic aspects ie the aura, taste in the mouth, light headedness etc, same pooh different names tbh just splitting hairs i know
first aid courses should be free in my opinion to all at school and in work, as per most of EU