The Epilepsy Foundation has a brocure "Seizure Recognition and First Aid".
You would find it very useful.
 Does anyone have any insight on what to do if someone is having a
 seizure?  I am trying to compile a list for my family (since they
 basically know nothing about them) so they will be well aware.

 My list this far (not in any real order yet):

 -Keep calm and keep other near calm.
 -Don't hold the person down or try to stop their movements.
 -Don't move the person having the seizure.
 -Time the seizure.
 -Clear area around person of hard or sharp objects.
 -Loosen or take off ties, strap, etc. off the person's neck that they
 could strangle on.
 -Put something flat and soft (ex: folded jacket) under their head.
 -Turn person gently to one side to help their breathing.
 -Do not try to open the person's mouth.  The person won't swallow their
 tongue.
 -Don't start artificial respiration just because they are not breathing
 normally.  Wait until after the seizure as stopped and start is the
 breathing does not start.
 -Place the person on the ground if in a chair.
 -Loosen any tight-binding clothing.
 -Monitor vital signs.
 -Monitor limbs that are convulsing/jerking.

 Need for Medical Assistance If:

 -Seizure last over five minutes.
 -If no ID, forms, or knowledge is found that the person has a seizure or
 epileptic disorder.
 -If recovery is very slow.
 -If a second seizure starts soon after the first.
 -Difficult breathing follows seizure.
 -Any signs of injury from seizure.
 -High fever in victim.
 -Consciousness not regained after shaking has stopped.
 -Symptoms of weakness after seizure.

 Is there anything I should add to either list?

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That seems like a pretty comprehensive list to me - I can't really think of
anything to add, except "when the person comes out of it, tell them what has
happened and reassure them that someone is there to take care of them".

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