Module
Seizure safety after stroke: a simple plan (caregiver + survivor)
A plain-language seizure safety plan: what a seizure can look like after stroke, what to do during one, and when it’s an emergency
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntro10 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — follow your clinician’s individualized guidance.
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If a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, repeats without full recovery, causes trouble breathing, or causes serious injury: call your local emergency number immediately.
What you'll learn
- Recognize common seizure signs
- Respond safely during a seizure
- Know when to call emergency services
Key insight
Seizure lasts >5 minutes
What seizures can look like
- Shaking/jerking
- Staring/unresponsive
- Confusion after
- Sudden odd sensations
What to do (steps)
- Stay calm and time it
- Protect from injury; move hazards
- Turn on side if possible
- Do not put anything in mouth
- Do not hold them down
When it’s an emergency
- Trouble breathing
- Injury
- Seizure lasts >5 minutes
- Back-to-back seizures
- First seizure ever
After the seizure
- Reassure
- Check injuries
- Write down what happened
- Follow up with clinician
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
0 of 3 answered
References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke (overview)