First Aid for Seizures, Fainting & Concussion
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
Seeing someone seize, faint, or take a knock to the head is frightening — but a calm, informed response makes all the difference. This guide explains how to keep someone safe and when to call for help.
How to keep someone safe during a seizure (and what never to do), how to respond to fainting, how to recognise the signs of a concussion or head injury, what to watch for afterwards, and the clear red flags that need emergency care.
What's inside
- →During a seizure — keeping them safe
- →What never to do — seizure myths
- →Fainting — responding calmly
- →Concussion signs — what to notice
- →After a head injury — what to watch for
- →When to call 911 — clear red flags
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about first aid and home safety — it is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care or hands-on, certified first-aid and CPR training. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace emergency care. Knowing first aid saves lives, but reading about it is not the same as being trained — consider a certified course (for example through the Red Cross or St John Ambulance). In any real emergency — including severe bleeding, a serious allergic reaction, a seizure, suspected poisoning, or heat stroke — call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately and follow the dispatcher's instructions.