For many people, the scariest aspect of epilepsy is not knowing when or where a seizure will occur. In certain situations, a loss of consciousness is especially dangerous and emergency care must go beyond the routine procedures. A seizure in water is one of these life-threatening situations.
Here are steps to follow if someone is having a seizure in water and they have a change or loss of consciousness:
If a seizure occurs in water but without any change in the person's awareness: