What to do

• Loosen any constrictive clothing around the person's throat.

• Remove any objects near the person that may cause them injury.

• If the person is wearing glasses, remove them.

• Position the person on their side so that any fluids can drain from their mouth.

• If the person having a seizure is pregnant, call emergency medical services such as Netcare 911 for professional assistance.

• Ask any bystanders to give the person space.