# Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures can vary from brief lapses in attention to severe convulsions.

**What is Epilepsy?**

## First Aid for Seizures

1. Stay Calm: Keep yourself and others calm.
2. Protect the Person: Move objects away from the casualty to prevent injury.
3. Do Not Restrain: Do not hold the person down or put anything in their mouth.
4. Time the Seizure: If it lasts more than 5 minutes, call emergency services.
5. Recovery Position: Once the seizure stops, place the person in the recovery position and monitor their breathing.

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First Aid Glossary · https://cprcoursesubiaco.au/glossary/epilepsy · Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961).