Was this a Seizure?

[alec107]

Today I witnessed a child become pale, with no response, purple lips, his eyes rolled up, he was not shaking, he just look like dead. They give him CPR and mouth to mouth breath. Was this correct? he has a history of seizures, why this one was different from the others? He is autistic too. He didn't seem he was breathing.

[alec107]

Thanks for all the information. I heard he was taken to the neurologist. Now at school, they are taking measures and all the personnel that works with him has to follow the same protocol.

[Ecologic]

Is he on seizure medication? If he is not: he very probably needs to take some medication, and if he is already on medication: it may need to be adjusted. He probably should be seen by a neurologist to discuss medication.

[margypops]

  I have copied this down ....   Keep your child away from sources of danger. If she is near a stairway, a hot stove, a busy street, or other hazards, protect her as much as possible.
    Remove nearby objects that are sharp or hard. Try to put something soft like a folded jacket under her head.
    During the tonic phase of the seizure, when her body is stiff, she may stop breathing and turn blue. This is because more blood is being sent to protect her vital organs, much like what happens when a child jumps into cold water. This period is usually brief and does not require CPR. She will start breathing again as soon as her muscles relax.
    Don't hold her down or try to stop her movements.

Step 3: Be aware of the length of the seizure

If possible, note the time that the seizure began, and how long it lasts. If it is the child’s first convulsive seizure, or if it lasts more than five minutes, call 911 or emergency services. Pay attention to the nature and the length of the seizure so you can give an accurate report.
Step 4: Make your child as comfortable as possible

    Remove glasses so they do not break.
    If your child has food in her mouth, do not attempt to take the food out, as this may actually push it farther in.
    If possible, roll her gently onto her side or roll her head to the side so that any fluids can drain out of her mouth. You may need to wait until she has stopped shaking. Make sure that her airway is open.
    Loosen anything around her neck to make breathing easier. Loosen buttons or belts that are tight.

Step 5: Do not put anything in your child's mouth

Putting a finger, a spoon, or any other object in her mouth could result in choking or broken teeth, not to mention a bitten finger. It is a common misconception that people can swallow their tongue during a seizure, but this is not true because the tongue is attached to the base of the mouth.
Step 6: Keep bystanders away

Only one or two people are needed for first aid. Your child may feel upset and embarrassed when she becomes conscious if many people have been watching.
Step 7: Do not give your child any water, food, or pills until the seizure is over and she is fully alert

This will prevent choking. In some cases, your child’s doctor may have prescribed medications to be used at the time of the seizure; use it as directed. Check if she is alert by asking simple questions until your child has returned to her usual state.

[alec107]

Yes, the last thing I heard last night was that he is Ok. But, what is the normal procedure in case of another seizure of this type.
Thank you!

[alec107]

Yes, he recovered little by little. Was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, but this seizure was different, he had no fever, he was playing when it suddenly happened.
What I would like to know is what is the correct procedure in case of seizures. What we should do.
Thanks!

[Ecologic]

Yes very certainly a seizure. Autistic children are more prone to seizures. Hope the child is ok!

[margypops]

I would say CPR was a must do in this scenario his heart may have stopped . Was the child okay after the CPR?