Case Study 6 Medical Emergency (Jade)
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Case Study 2: Medical Emergency (Jade)
1. What immediate measures should Tyrell take to care for Jade?
Tyrell should immediately cushion Jade’s head with something soft and flat to prevent her from
injuring her head. It is advisable to begin timing the seizure as soon as you can as well. He
should also make sure there is no tight clothing around her neck and waist and loosen it if there
is. He should turn her onto her side in the recovery position and stay with her the entire time.
Tyrell needs to be sure to calm her and comfort her when the seizure stops.
2. In what ways would his response differ if Jade had a known history of seizures or if she
had never experienced a seizure prior to this one?
In the textbook we are advised that if Jade had a known history of seizures Tyrell would not
immediately call for emergency services. He would still follow all of the other immediate
measures for the child if she did or did not have a history of seizures.
3. Should he notify Jade's family? At what point? Why?
Yes. Jade’s family should be notified. They should be notified as soon as possible. They need to
know so they can decide the next course of action for Jade.
4. If Jades seizure continues longer than three to four minutes, what should the teachers
do?
The textbook says to call emergency medical assistance immediately if this is a child’s first
seizure, and to call for emergency help if the child has known seizures and the seizure is lasting
more than 3 to 4 minutes or the child cannot breathe.
#2 P.S.
If Jade did have a known history of seizures Tyrell should be aware of this and have a
copy of Jade’s most current S.A.P. to perform any immediate responses required. If Jade does not
have any history of past seizures he will perform the standard Stay, Safe, Side measures for the
child.
#3 P.S.
(What do they mean “Why?” !?) Why? Because it is a medical condition, whether the
first seizure or not, and the family should be made aware of the episode. Why would they not be
notified?
#4 P.S.
According to my most recent epilepsy
training (09/25/2023) a seizure is not considered a
medical emergency, even if it is the first one.
Emergency services should be called if the seizure
lasts longer than five (5) minutes, or if the child
experiences multiple seizures without regaining
consciousness.
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