Some people call atonic seizures drop attacks.
Recovery from an atonic seizure tends to be immediate. The person might feel shaken if they have fallen. If there has been an accident or injury because of the seizure, this might need attention and recording in an accident book.
For how to help someone who is having an atonic seizure, go to the first aid for seizures information.
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