Re: epilepsy patients

If patient gets epileptic attack during dental treatment following protocol is recomended

1) Protect the patient from injury;
2) Remain calm;
3) Move all dental equipment out of the way;
4) Remove everything from patient’s mouth;
5) Do not attempt to move patient;
6) Place chair in supine position;
7) Turn patient to side to control airway;
8) Administer oxygen and
9) Summon medical assistance if seizure lasts more than five minutes.

When the seizure is over you must be sensitive to the patient- reassure him or her. Reschedule the dental appointment for another day, and be sure that the patient has safe transportation home.