If a student on a chairlift experiences a seizure, which action is recommended?

If a student on a chairlift experiences a seizure, which action is recommended?

• A. Restrain the student immediately to stop the seizure.
• B. Remove helmet and carry the student off the chairlift.
• C. Strap them in and note the start/stop time; keep the student from injury; lie on their side and do not restrain.
• D. Shake them gently to wake them.

Answer: (C)

When someone has a seizure on a chairlift, the priority is to protect them and their airway while the event runs its course. Securing the rider in the seat with the belt or restraint helps prevent a fall and further injury, without trying to stop or force the seizure. Timing the start and end of the seizure is important to determine if it’s prolonged and if medical help is needed. Keeping the person from injury means removing nearby hazards and avoiding restraint, since holding someone down can cause injury and won’t stop the seizure. After the seizure ends, placing the person on their side helps keep the airway clear and reduces the risk of choking if there are secretions or vomiting. Never try to wake or shake them during a seizure, and avoid putting anything in their mouth. If the seizure lasts longer than several minutes, or breathing is compromised, call for medical assistance.

When someone has a seizure on a chairlift, the priority is to protect them and their airway while the event runs its course. Securing the rider in the seat with the belt or restraint helps prevent a fall and further injury, without trying to stop or force the seizure. Timing the start and end of the seizure is important to determine if it’s prolonged and if medical help is needed. Keeping the person from injury means removing nearby hazards and avoiding restraint, since holding someone down can cause injury and won’t stop the seizure. After the seizure ends, placing the person on their side helps keep the airway clear and reduces the risk of choking if there are secretions or vomiting. Never try to wake or shake them during a seizure, and avoid putting anything in their mouth. If the seizure lasts longer than several minutes, or breathing is compromised, call for medical assistance.