Call 911? Decision Trainer¶
Knowing when a seizure becomes a 911 emergency is one of the most useful things a staff member or family member can learn. Read each scenario and decide: call 911, or stay and monitor? You'll get feedback each time.
The rule it reinforces¶
Call 911 if: - A convulsive seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes - Seizures repeat without the person recovering in between - It happens in water - There's a serious injury or trouble breathing afterward - It's a first-ever seizure - The student's seizure action plan says to
For a typical seizure that stops on its own in a known student, you stay, keep them safe, time it, and monitor. When in doubt, call. See Seizure First Aid.
Warning
A learning tool, not medical advice. In a real emergency, always call 911.