Seizure Action Plan
Effective Date
This student is being treated for a seizure disorder. The information below should assist you if a seizure occurs during
school hours.
Student’s Name
Date of Birth
Parent/Guardian
Phone
Cell
Other Emergency Contact
Phone
Cell
Treating Physician
Phone
Significant Medical History
Seizure Information
Seizure Type
Length
Frequency
Description
Seizure triggers or warning signs:
Student’s response after a seizure:
Basic Seizure First Aid
Basic First Aid: Care & Comfort
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Stay calm & track time
Please describe basic first aid procedures:
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Keep child safe
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Do not restrain
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Do not put anything in mouth
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Does student need to leave the classroom after a seizure?
Yes
No
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Stay with child until fully conscious
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Record seizure in log
If YES, describe process for returning student to classroom:
For tonic-clonic seizure:
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Protect head
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Keep airway open/watch breathing
Emergency Response
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Turn child on side
A “seizure emergency” for
Seizure Emergency Protocol
A seizure is generally
this student is defined as:
(Check all that apply and clarify below)
considered an emergency when:
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Convulsive (tonic-clonic) seizure lasts
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Contact school nurse at __________________________
longer than 5 minutes
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Call 911 for transport to __________________________
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Student has repeated seizures without
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Notify parent or emergency contact
regaining consciousness
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Student is injured or has diabetes
Administer emergency medications as indicated below
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Student has a first-time seizure
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Notify doctor
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Student has breathing difficulties
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Other ________________________________________
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Student has a seizure in water
Treatment Protocol During School Hours (include daily and emergency medications)
Emerg.
Dosage &
Med. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Medication
Time of Day Given
Common Side Effects & Special Instructions
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Does student have a Vagus Nerve Stimulator?
Yes
No
If YES, describe magnet use:
Special Considerations and Precautions (regarding school activities, sports, trips, etc.)
Describe any special considerations or precautions:
Physician Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________ Date _________________________________
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