Classroom First Aid Sample Clauses

Classroom First Aid. If a child has a tonic-clonic seizure, classmates will look to the teacher for guidance. Calmly reassure the other children and ensure that the child having the seizure cannot harm themselves. Only move the child if there is danger of sharp or hot objects or electrical appliances. Then follow these simple guidelines. a. Cushion the head with something soft, eg a folded jacket, but do not try to restrain movements. b. Do not put anything at all between the teeth or in the mouth. c. Do not give anything to drink until the seizure is over. d. Loosen tight clothing around the neck but remember to do this with care as it may frighten a semi-conscious child. e. Do not call for an ambulance or doctor unless the seizure lasts more than a few minutes – see emergency care section. f. As soon as possible, turn the child onto their side in the semi-prone (recovery) position. Wipe away saliva from around the mouth. g. Be reassuring and supportive during the child’s period of drowsiness or confusion which often follows this type of seizure. The child may need to rest quietly or sleep for a while, preferably somewhere private, but with adult supervision. h. If there has been incontinence cover the child with a blanket to prevent embarrassment. Arrange to keep spare clothes at school if this is a regular occurrence. i. Record the details of the seizure j. Contact the parents. It is not always necessary to send a child home after a seizure, but each child is different, and it depends on factors such as how often fits occur, whether the typical course is followed etc. Ideally, a decision will be taken in consultation with the parents when the child’s condition is first discussed and a procedure established.