CPR for Seizures: Responding with Confidence
It can be anxiety-provoking to witness a seizure, even if it is fleeting. You may feel helpless in that moment, but learning the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can give you the confidence to respond. At Amerimed CPR, we offer CPR classes in San Diego to help individuals understand how to assess and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Whether the victim of a seizure is an adult, child, or infant, America CPR provides Properly certified instructors in American Heart Association CPR classes for San Diego residents who want to be well-prepared and have the confidence to respond.
When responding to a seizure, caring for yourself is just as important as caring for the individual having a seizure. Before making any move it is important to take a moment to calm yourself so that you are better able to focus on providing care. It is important to stay in the present moment and to remember that most seizures last one to two minutes.
If an individual experiences a seizure, call 911 immediately. Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible to inform them of the situation. A person experiencing a seizure requires brief medical attention afterward or transport to a local hospital for evaluation by a physician. If the individual having a seizure is not breathing or has stopped breathing after the seizure has passed, it is time to perform CPR.
Performing CPR for someone who has experienced a seizure requires a different approach than performing CPR for someone who has suffered cardiac arrest. In this instance, CPR should start with 5 rescue breaths administered just like in traditional CPR. This helps get oxygen into their lungs and prepares them for chest compressions which are not necessary if they begin breathing again during the rescue breaths.
If they remain unconscious and unresponsive then chest compressions are performed with both hands placed above the sternum at the center of their chest while keeping elbows straight. The chest should be compressed about 2 inches and released completely between each compression. Compressions should be delivered at 100-120 per minute until proper medical help arrives.
In addition, CPR classes in San Diego teach hands only CPR in case if rescue breathing isn’t necessary or feasible. For adults and children over the age of 8, hands-only CPR involves pushing hard and fast on the center of the chest at a depth of 1 ½-2 inches and at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute for two minutes before calling 911.
While attending CPR classes in San Diego, students learn detailed overviews of how to handle these emergency situations with confidence. Many may find this knowledge empowering when emergencies actually occur. With this knowledge, the initial panic can be replaced by an understanding of what needs to be done and how to do it accordingly.
Amerimed CPR also offers AED certification courses that go hand-in-hand with CPR training. We provide these classes throughout San Diego County with regularly scheduled classes every month that can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. Additionally, our instructors are available to travel to your location for unique training sessions tailored specifically to you and your team’s needs.
At Amerimed CPR, we offer more than just traditional CPR classes in San Diego; we also provide certification courses in First Aid, Healthcare Provider Level CPR & AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Oxygen Administration. We strive to make sure everyone gets properly certified without any problems or delays.
CPR classes in San Diego provided by Amerimed CPR make sure residents are well prepared by teaching them essential lifesaving skills that can be used in an emergency situation such as responding to seizures. Our experienced and certified instructors will equip participants with the credibility of official American Heart Association certificate cards granting them access to AEDs when needed and give them the knowledge and skills necessary to respond with confidence if faced with potentially life-threatening situations.r
