After a seizure, which action is part of management?

• A. Check that patient is breathing.
• B. Put in recovery position.
• C. Remove bystanders.
• D. When they come around reassure and tell them what happened.

Answer: (B)

After a seizure, protecting the airway is the immediate priority. The recovery position puts the person on their side with the head tilted slightly back, which helps keep the airway clear and allows any secretions or vomiting to drain away from the mouth. This positioning reduces the risk of the tongue blocking the airway and makes breathing easier to observe and support as the person emerges from the seizure. It’s a quick, safe action you can perform right away in a dental setting to prevent complications while monitoring the person’s breathing and level of responsiveness. While checking breathing is important, the recovery position directly addresses airway safety, which is why it’s the best immediate management. The other options don’t provide this airway protection in the critical post-seizure moment.