A 35-year-old patient developed an epileptic attack with tonic clonic spasms that lasted for 3 minutes. After the attack the patient fell asleep but in 5 minutes the second attack occurred. The first step of emergency aid would be to:

Answer options

1. Ensure patency of airways
2. Introduce diazepam intravenously
3. Prescribe antiepileptic drugs
4. Take blood from the vein for analysis
5. Administer chloral hydrate via an enema

Explanation

A 35-year-old patient developed an epileptic attack with tonoclonic spasms that lasted for 3 minutes. After the attack the patient fell asleep but in 5 minutes the second attack occurred. The first step of emergency aid would be to: