VENEZUELA Motorcycle accident caused him a severe head injury. He remained lying on the asphalt, unresponsive, shaking as if having an epileptic seizure. Bystanders provided first aid and called an ambulance, which transported him and other injured people to the hospital. Updates on his medical condition are not available.
Brain injuries can trigger abnormal electrical activity in neurons, leading to seizures similar to epileptic ones. These are correctly called post-traumatic seizures and can occur immediately or long after the injury.
First aid in such cases involves immediately calling an ambulance and removing any objects nearby that the injured person could hurt themselves on during the seizure. Under no circumstances is it recommended to try to stop the seizure by force – for example, by holding the person’s arms and legs tightly.
