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Most seizures are self-limiting and stop spontaneously but prolonged seizures may be potentially life-threatening.
''Basics''
check the airway and apply oxygen if appropriate
place the patient in the recovery position
if the seizure is prolonged give benzodiazepines
''rectal diazepam'' repeat once after 10-15 minutes if necessary
|Neonate|1.25 - 2.5 mg|
|Child 1 month - 2 years|5 mg|
|Child 2 years - 12 years|5 - 10 mg|
|Child 12 years - 18 years|10 mg|
|Adult|10 - 20 mg (max. 30 mg)|
|Elderly|10 mg (max. 15 mg)|