What is the recommended method for assisting a passenger who appears to be having a seizure?

What is the recommended method for assisting a passenger who appears to be having a seizure?

• A. Lock the passenger in the lavatory
• B. Shake the passenger to regain consciousness
• C. Pad floors with blankets and pillows, place in recovery position
• D. Give anti-seizure medication from the IMK

Answer: (C)

When a passenger appears to be seizing, safety and airway protection come first. The best approach is to cushion the floor with blankets or pillows to prevent injury during the convulsions, and once the seizure subsides, place the person on their side in the recovery position. This position helps keep the airway open and reduces the risk of aspiration if they vomit. Do not restrain the person or try to shake them, and never place anything in their mouth. Medications from the in-flight medical kit should only be given by trained medical personnel following proper procedures, not by an untrained crew member. Locking someone in a lavatory is unsafe, and taking action like this distracts from providing proper care.

When a passenger appears to be seizing, safety and airway protection come first. The best approach is to cushion the floor with blankets or pillows to prevent injury during the convulsions, and once the seizure subsides, place the person on their side in the recovery position. This position helps keep the airway open and reduces the risk of aspiration if they vomit. Do not restrain the person or try to shake them, and never place anything in their mouth. Medications from the in-flight medical kit should only be given by trained medical personnel following proper procedures, not by an untrained crew member. Locking someone in a lavatory is unsafe, and taking action like this distracts from providing proper care.