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Wheelchair Seizure First Aid: Safety Issues When Someone Has a Seizure in a Wheelchair

When someone beside you has a seizure while seated in a wheelchair the seat becomes part of the problem. The person can slump, jerk against the frame, or slide under a seatbelt, and the wheels can move mid-episode. Wheelchair seizure first aid comes down to protecting the person from injury without forcing them out of a chair that may be supporting them for a reason.