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7. People May Swallow Their Tongues During a Seizure
Someone has a seizure and a passerby sticks something in the patient’s mouth so they don’t swallow their tongue

...not SWALLOW, but BITE it off! So use a stick or something if possible.


Back in '92 during my EMT classes we were taught that placing a stick or anything between the PTs teeth was more likely to cause damage. This damage to the teeth is caused when you have to pry open their jaws. If you have to pry open the jaw you are more apt to get your self bitten. I was speaking with the local fire marshal (who spent 20+ years driving the bus) and he has never seen or heard of someone in a seizure biting off their tounge. Car accidents yes, seizures no.

Can anyone actually working the streets in an EMS capacity comment?
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