16 SEIZURE

1.                  Establish level of consciousness.

2.                  Secure and maintain airway.  Consider C-spine precautions.

3.                  Administer O2 to maintain SaO2 >95% (90% if hx COPD).

4.                  Complete Primary Survey.  Initiate BCLS as needed.

5.                  CALL FOR INTERCEPT.

6.                  Be ready to attach defibrillator if patient’s condition deteriorates.

7.                  Associated symptoms = follow appropriate SOG.

8.                  Obtain Secondary Survey, History, Vital Signs.

Important to determine known seizure disorder and last medication dose, fever, recent injury, drug or alcohol use.

9.                  Protect patient from injury during seizure activity (padded rails, etc.)

10.              Contact Medical Control.

11.              Monitor Vital Signs and Condition enroute.