The transcription outlines a series of emergency procedures for handling athletes experiencing seizures. It begins by identifying various triggers for seizures, such as high fevers, allergic reactions, heat stroke, and other neurological causes. The importance of assessing scene safety is emphasized, specifically ensuring that the athlete has an open airway and a pulse. The emergency action plan should be activated promptly to keep the athlete safe. The athlete should be rolled into a side-lying recovery position to alleviate stress and prevent potential vomiting. As the athlete is rolled, it is critical to support their head and neck using their own arms and to avoid placing anything in their mouth during a seizure. Care should be taken to monitor for any loss of bowel or bladder control and to observe the athlete's movements. The instructions include specific techniques for positioning the athlete, such as elevating the arm on the side toward which the athlete will roll, bending the opposite knee, and using hands to guide the roll correctly, ensuring the athlete's face is downward for safety.

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Seizures can occur due to many different triggers, including high fevers in children, allergic reactions, heat stroke, and many other neurological causes.

Assess scene safety and ensure the athlete has an airway and pulse. Activate the emergency action plan. Keep the athlete safe. Roll the athlete into a side-lying position, in the recovery position, to reduce stress on the body and any vomitus.  When rolling, support the athlete's head and neck using their own arms to keep the head still. Reassess vital signs. Do not restrict movement or place anything in the seizing athlete's mouth.

Be aware and sensitive to the possibility of loss of bowel or bladder control. Watch closely the movements of the arms and legs to position the athlete in the recovery position. Clear all objects away. Elevate the arm on the side the athlete will roll toward. Bend the opposite knee and place the athlete's opposite arm across the neck toward the ear. Using your hand, grab the athlete's hip and roll toward you, repositioning the up knee onto the ground and turning the trunk so the athlete's face is turned downward.


Athlete | Seizure | Cogent Steps LLC

seizures can occur due to many different
triggers including high fevers in
children allergic reactions heat stroke
and many other neurological
causes assess scene safety and ensure
the athlete has an airway and pulse
activate the emergency action plan keep
the athlete safe roll the athlete into
side lying in the recovery position to
reduce stress on the body and any
vomitus
clear when rolling support the athletes
head and neck using their own arms to
keep the head still reassess vital
signs do not restrict movement or place
anything in the seizing athletes
mouth be aware and sensitive to the
possibility of loss of bowel or bladder
control watch closely the movements of
the arms and legs to position the
athlete in recovery
position clear all objects
away Elevate the arm on the side the
athlete Will Roll
toward bend the opposite knee and place
the athletes opposite arm across the
neck toward the ear using your hand grab
the athletes hip and roll toward you
repositioning the up knee onto the
ground and turning the trunk so the
athletes face is turned downward

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Athlete | Seizure | Cogent Steps LLC

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