Beginning: I will define seizures and describe differences between seizures and other more well-known medical emergencies such as cardiac episodes or strokes. I will argue that classrooms, sports and other environments will be safer if readers take the time to learn seizure first aid, and that administering first aid to a seizure patient can be manageable and simple.
Middle: Using information and instructions from NIH, the CDC, the Epilepsy Foundation, and a research paper, I will outline basic, general seizure first aid that applies to all seizures, then define give more specific instructions for specific types of seizures. I will also outline specific harmful misconceptions people have pertaining to first aid and explain the correct actions to take in place of the misinformation.
End: I will connect my audience to links that contain more important, easy-to-understand information concerning first aid tips as well as background information for seizures and seizure disorders. I will acknowledge that this guide is not exhaustive when it comes to the extensive amount of wisdom surrounding first aid, and that it does not describe information pertaining to the treatment or management of seizure disorders. I will also suggest that individuals, particularly educators or individuals involved in sports actually receive certification in first aid and that this guide is not a substitute for certification.
Logos: Medical experts and organizations have generally agreed upon standard procedures for dealing with seizures. Seizure first aid is simple yet effective and focuses on keeping the individual safe while the episode passes rather than requiring direct medical intervention.
Ethos: Virtually every hospital and medical professional agrees on the same guidelines for seizure first aid, which have been studied and published by organizations such as the NIH, CDC, and Epilepsy Foundation.
Pathos: I can discuss how it's natural to be stressed or scared when a seizure happens, but that it's important to remain calm for everyone's safety, and that it often feels like the procedures don't do enough to help the victim. I will stress that it's important to know first aid techniques specific to seizures, since improper techniques can lead to injuries and that overreactions tend to cause more harm than good.
Structure: 1) Prose introducing background about seizures and related topics and 2) lists of proper procedures for seizure first aid.
Goal: To teach educators and individuals involved in large group activities like sports, as well as anyone else who is interested, proper, modern seizure first aid procedures, and to dispel myths and misconceptions people tend to have about seizure disorders.
Middle: Using information and instructions from NIH, the CDC, the Epilepsy Foundation, and a research paper, I will outline basic, general seizure first aid that applies to all seizures, then define give more specific instructions for specific types of seizures. I will also outline specific harmful misconceptions people have pertaining to first aid and explain the correct actions to take in place of the misinformation.
End: I will connect my audience to links that contain more important, easy-to-understand information concerning first aid tips as well as background information for seizures and seizure disorders. I will acknowledge that this guide is not exhaustive when it comes to the extensive amount of wisdom surrounding first aid, and that it does not describe information pertaining to the treatment or management of seizure disorders. I will also suggest that individuals, particularly educators or individuals involved in sports actually receive certification in first aid and that this guide is not a substitute for certification.
Logos: Medical experts and organizations have generally agreed upon standard procedures for dealing with seizures. Seizure first aid is simple yet effective and focuses on keeping the individual safe while the episode passes rather than requiring direct medical intervention.
Ethos: Virtually every hospital and medical professional agrees on the same guidelines for seizure first aid, which have been studied and published by organizations such as the NIH, CDC, and Epilepsy Foundation.
Pathos: I can discuss how it's natural to be stressed or scared when a seizure happens, but that it's important to remain calm for everyone's safety, and that it often feels like the procedures don't do enough to help the victim. I will stress that it's important to know first aid techniques specific to seizures, since improper techniques can lead to injuries and that overreactions tend to cause more harm than good.
Structure: 1) Prose introducing background about seizures and related topics and 2) lists of proper procedures for seizure first aid.
Goal: To teach educators and individuals involved in large group activities like sports, as well as anyone else who is interested, proper, modern seizure first aid procedures, and to dispel myths and misconceptions people tend to have about seizure disorders.