(NC)-You and a friend are enjoying an outing when -suddenly-your companion appears to lose consciousness, falls to the ground and starts to shake uncontrollably. The person is having a seizure. How can you help? St. John Ambulance, Canada's leader in first aid training and products, offers these tips. . Make the area safe for the casualty. Keep onlookers away. . Don't try to restrict the person's movements in the convulsion. Gently guide them to protect them from injury. . Carefully loosen any tight clothing, especially around the neck. . Never put anything in the mouth of the casualty, between the teeth or attempt to hold their tongue. . Never try to give the person food or drink. . After a seizure, assess the casualty for injuries. . Keep the casualty at rest for up to an hour, regularly monitoring pulse and breathing. . Seek medical attention if the casualty does not fully recover, or has a second major seizure within a few minutes. . If this is the first time the person has had a seizure, always get medical help. . Learn what to do in an emergency - take St. John Ambulance first aid training. Contact the office in your area or check us out online at www.sja.ca.
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