A passenger has a seizure on board. What is the recommended immediate handling?

• A. Protect from injury, do not restrain or place anything in the mouth, time the event, and call for help
• B. Restrain the passenger and place something in the mouth
• C. Attempt to stop the seizure by applying cold water
• D. Remove the passenger from seating area and ignore

Answer: (A)

Safety and timely assistance are the focus. Clear the area of hazards and protect the person’s head to prevent injury, but never restrain them or put anything in the mouth—these actions can cause harm. Start timing the seizure from onset because duration guides when to escalate care. Call for help immediately and alert the crew lead so medical professionals aboard can assist. If the person regains consciousness, monitor them and be ready to provide further help, following onboard medical protocols. The other options propose actions that can cause injury or delay proper care, so they aren’t appropriate.