A little different from the scenarios I see on here, but I was in this situation.
You are in a crowded coffee shop sitting against the wall, facing the rest of the patrons. You hear a crash and screams, but cannot see the source. You run over to the area of the crash and see the pt- 22 yo female, laying on the ground holding both hands to her head, doubling over, convulsing and rythmically screaming. All this yet no visual head trauma.
Fortunately, the barista was familiar with this subj and was aware of her panick attacks. Had she not been there, had you found the pt without anyone who knew her, what do you do?
My thought is to take steps as if it was a seizure (move objects away, lay jacket under her head, do not restrain). Beyond that, I would be calling ems. What would you guys do from here? Is my instinct right? Any tips on handling/ending a panick attack?
You are in a crowded coffee shop sitting against the wall, facing the rest of the patrons. You hear a crash and screams, but cannot see the source. You run over to the area of the crash and see the pt- 22 yo female, laying on the ground holding both hands to her head, doubling over, convulsing and rythmically screaming. All this yet no visual head trauma.
Fortunately, the barista was familiar with this subj and was aware of her panick attacks. Had she not been there, had you found the pt without anyone who knew her, what do you do?
My thought is to take steps as if it was a seizure (move objects away, lay jacket under her head, do not restrain). Beyond that, I would be calling ems. What would you guys do from here? Is my instinct right? Any tips on handling/ending a panick attack?