Scared the crap out of me today

indy_500

indy_500

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We had finals today, I'm about an hour and 15 minutes into my lengthy test. A kid same age as me about 6' 200 lbs was sitting 1 desk in front and 1 desk over to my left in front of me. He had his head down for the last 15 minutes as he finished his test and had nothing to do. Out of nowhere he sat up really quick and started to turn really pale and started smacking his jaws. The kid behind him asked if he was alright and he didn't respond. 10 seconds later his head flew back and smacked the desk of the girl in front of me. He was having a seizure. Everything from his waist down was still sitting awkwardly on top of his desk, the teacher had me pick the kid up as I was closest and the only one capable of picking him up. I'm trying to pick him up, he's shaking like crazy, I have him just about stood up and we were going to lay him down on the ground, and he snapped out of it. He's missed class probably 10 times in the last 20 days because he's been going to the doctor for testing as I imagine this ain't his first. Really is a wake up call that some of our daily problems aren't that big of a deal- like my sled being broken!
 
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Dave_B

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Scary thing! Puts things in perspective no matter what age you are. Things happen that you would never think could happen, especially to you. Kind of like seeing someone you have ridden with for years suddenly make a mistake that puts their life in danger.

Been there, done that. Both types of situations and it's hard to digest. Never take anything for granted!

Life is precious and short!
 
garyl62

garyl62

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My daughter is a senior in HS and is on some seizure control meds. They work but don't stop them all. Thankfully when she has one it is not like you described, but she kind of spaces out, and acts like she is about to throw-up. Good for you for jumping in to help when asked Indy. Just be a friend and supportive to this kid as they try to figure out what to do in the future. Its hard enough to be going through stuff like that, but if your friends become "stand off-ish" because they don't know how to act it's even harder.
 
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doospunk

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indy_500 said:
We had finals today, I'm about an hour and 15 minutes into my lengthy test. A kid same age as me about 6' 200 lbs was sitting 1 desk in front and 1 desk over to my left in front of me. He had his head down for the last 15 minutes as he finished his test and had nothing to do. Out of nowhere he sat up really quick and started to turn really pale and started smacking his jaws. The kid behind him asked if he was alright and he didn't respond. 10 seconds later his head flew back and smacked the desk of the girl in front of me. He was having a seizure. Everything from his waist down was still sitting awkwardly on top of his desk, the teacher had me pick the kid up as I was closest and the only one capable of picking him up. I'm trying to pick him up, he's shaking like crazy, I have him just about stood up and we were going to lay him down on the ground, and he snapped out of it. He's missed class probably 10 times in the last 20 days because he's been going to the doctor for testing as I imagine this ain't his first. Really is a wake up call that some of our daily problems aren't that big of a deal- like my sled being broken!
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It's amazing the little things we take for granted in life, isn't it Indy! No matter how bad a day you, me or anyone else has, there is always someone far worse off. Makes you think how important it is to make the best of each and every day. It's a bit nerve wracking to watch a person in seizure if you've never seen it before, but most the time, they are able to pull through it, and can somewhat learn to live with it. We had a friend in his early 40's that passed away from a seizure 6 years ago, when he fell and hit his head after going into one.
 
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Hoosier

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indy_500 said:
We had finals today, I'm about an hour and 15 minutes into my lengthy test. A kid same age as me about 6' 200 lbs was sitting 1 desk in front and 1 desk over to my left in front of me. He had his head down for the last 15 minutes as he finished his test and had nothing to do. Out of nowhere he sat up really quick and started to turn really pale and started smacking his jaws. The kid behind him asked if he was alright and he didn't respond. 10 seconds later his head flew back and smacked the desk of the girl in front of me. He was having a seizure. Everything from his waist down was still sitting awkwardly on top of his desk, the teacher had me pick the kid up as I was closest and the only one capable of picking him up. I'm trying to pick him up, he's shaking like crazy, I have him just about stood up and we were going to lay him down on the ground, and he snapped out of it. He's missed class probably 10 times in the last 20 days because he's been going to the doctor for testing as I imagine this ain't his first. Really is a wake up call that some of our daily problems aren't that big of a deal- like my sled being broken!
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Good job to step up and be the friend to help out in the moment he needs help.
 
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r/l groomer

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Glad you stepped up Indy, years ago my wife had many seizures, not fun to deal with, but many people watched and few would help. Now she drives again and see doctors yearly to control everything. The little things in life that I worried about were just a pipple on my butt.:)
Glad you helped him!!!
 
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scott_b

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Freaky situation for sure. I remember senior year during finals a kid sitting in front of me and to my left just all of the sudden sat bolt upright and fell out of his seat. He hit the floor really hard and was shaking for as long as any of the students were kept in the room. Not sure if stress brings this on or just a coincidence. Nice job helping out, all the best to him.
 
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skidont

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My twin daughters have epilepsy . it went many years before we found out about it because it was happenning at nite . They have it under control now with one of the best doctors in minneosta .The part I found was weird was everyone breathing will have this happen atleast once in their life and if no one is there to see it you may never know it happened , It's when it continues to happen it's labeled as epilepsy . While I commend Indy for helping this person we can do more harm than help by handling a person during a seizure , Thanks again Indy
 
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mtb1115

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I have been saying for years that the EMT basic class should be taught in the high school level so that everyone has an idea of what to do when a medical emergency presents itself involving friend, loved one or stranger even. We all know how to call 911 but help can be minutes or longer away and there are things that almost anyone can do that can make a difference in saving a life or minimizing the damage. A little knowledge can go a long way but a little misinformation or wrong actions can go even further and cause more harm. Hopefully nobody tries to shove anything in a seizing persons mouth anymore as it is impossible to swallow the tongue, but do like indy did here, and get the person to floor and clear the area to prevent any head or spinal injuries and call 911. Good job !
 
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russholio

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mtb1115 said:
I have been saying for years that the EMT basic class should be taught in the high school level so that everyone has an idea of what to do when a medical emergency presents itself involving friend, loved one or stranger even. We all know how to call 911 but help can be minutes or longer away and there are things that almost anyone can do that can make a difference in saving a life or minimizing the damage. A little knowledge can go a long way but a little misinformation or wrong actions can go even further and cause more harm. Hopefully nobody tries to shove anything in a seizing persons mouth anymore as it is impossible to swallow the tongue, but do like indy did here, and get the person to floor and clear the area to prevent any head or spinal injuries and call 911. Good job !
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Thumbs up.
 
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whitedust

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Small world Indy. #2 daughter at 1st grade Xmas show standing room only & she feels a guy grabbing at her butt. She is thinking well still got it after 3 kids & twins to boot & turns around & this poor guy is seizing but no room to fall. She clears area yells out to give her room grabs the guys head & lets him seize. People were in shock just stood there no clue what to do she had to tell them call 911. Needless to say Xmas show stopped cold did not retstart until EMTs took the guy away. Darn good thing she had the training & knew what to do darn shame all the ruckus shut down kids Xmas show & probably was some poor kids Dad.
 
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snobuilder

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back in the uninformed late 60's early 70's we used to laugh at anyone who chose to be different like one odd kid that was said to have epilepsy and was mildly retarded also, so of course we laughed cuz we figured epilepsy meant you was some sort a retarded and that of course was something to make fun of and laugh at.
Once in awhile when i think about it i feel kinda bad.
good thing kids are smarter and moreinformed nowadays and they don't laugh at each other anymore.


Before I started ridin yamahas, my polarises had seizures all the time.
 
indy_500

indy_500

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Teacher must've either gave me extra credit for helping or I just did really good on the final LOL got a 97% on a final where we had 20 short answer questions and 5 mini essays (in an hour and a half) that had to be a page long each with 3 quotes per mini essay on an 800 page book (American Tragedy was the book). The kid was back at school, I guess this ain't his first, he used to get them all the time while wrestling and had to quit. I don't talk to him much but he is a snowmobiler, he has an 07 F8 and an 03 F7.
 
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yamahauler

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Great Job Indy!!!

In Forest Lake, MN EMT basic is being taught in the high school as an elected course.

Here are some good guidelines on what to do if someone has a seizure.

1. Stay calm.
2. Call 911 if the person is having her first seizure or is pregnant.
3. Try to time the seizure. Seizures usually do not last longer than 60 to 120 seconds.

4. If the person is standing, prevent them from falling by holding them in a hug, or try to help them gently to the floor.

5. Move away furniture or other objects that might injure the person during the seizure.
6. If the person having a seizure is on the ground when you arrive, try to position them on her side so that any saliva or vomit can leak out of her mouth rather than be swallowed or go down the windpipe.

7. Do not put anything, including your fingers, into the person's mouth while they is seizing. You could chip the person's tooth, or your finger could be bitten.

8. Do not try to hold the person down because this can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder.

After the seizure:
1. Check the person for injuries.
2. If you could not turn the person onto their side during the seizure, do so when the seizure has ended and the person is calm.

3. If the person is having trouble breathing, use your finger to gently clear their mouth of any saliva or vomit. If this does not work, call for emergency help.

4. Loosen tight clothing around the person's neck and waist.

5. Provide a safe area where the person can rest.
6. Do not give the person anything to eat or drink until they are fully conscious and aware of her surroundings.

7. Stay with the person until they are awake and any confusion wears off. Most people feel sleepy or confused after a seizure.
 
indy_500

indy_500

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Thanks guys! And thanks for the info yamahauler. Worked all day now time to get the heck out of here and head up to the yoop!
 
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