Tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)

Tonic_PhaseClonic_Phase
* Sudden sharp tonic contraction of respiratory muscle: stridor / moan* Small gusts of grunting respiration
* Falls* Frothing of saliva
* Respiratory inhibition cyanosis* Deep respiration
* Tongue biting* Muscle relaxation
* Urinary incontinence* Remains unconscious
* Goes into deep sleep
* Awakens feeling

Tonic-clonic seizures

  • Tonic stretching of arms and legs
  • Twitches in his face and body
  • Purses his lips and growls
  • Clonic phase