6-Year-Old North Carolina Girl Recognized for Saving Mom During Seizure

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By Jackelyn Cornejo , Parent Herald Feb 13, 10:14 am

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Mayor Kyle J. Hayman of Conover, North Carolina, designated February 5 as "Quinn Hill Day" and presented a certificate of recognition to the first-grader during a city council ceremony on the previous Monday.

Mayor Hayman expressed honor in recognizing Quinn and her family during the Conover City Council meeting, where they officially adopted Resolution 05-24, designating February 5, 2024, as 'Quinn Hill Day.'

The mayor commended Quinn for her quick thinking in an emergency, highlighting her ability to identify the situation by taking her younger brother to safety and seeking help from trusted neighbors.

Mom of 6-Year-Old Girl Suffers Seizure

Jennifer Hill, Quinn's mom, shared with "Good Morning America" that on January 10, the last thing she remembered was being at home making ready dinner for Quinn and her younger brother.

Quinn later tells the occurrence, describing that her mom sat in a chair, staring at the ceiling, and started breathing unusually before fainting.

Despite Quinn calling out, her mom remained emotionless with gripped fists and a shuddering body. The 6-year-old described the incident as fast and startling.

6-Year-Old Quinn Saves Her Mom

Quinn, realizing her mother needed help, took her 3-year-old brother and sought assistance by knocking on neighbors' doors. This marked the first time they had left their home without their parents. After finding a responsive neighbor, they returned with Quinn and her brother to their home.

The neighbor then contacted Hill's husband, Police Lt. Jason Hill, who dispatched emergency medical services.

Jennifer Hill was taken to Catawba Valley Medical Center, where doctors determined she had encountered a grand mal convulsion, her first.

A grand mal convulsion influences both sides of the brain and can have numerous causes, including disturbing brain injury, infections, tumors, or strokes.

Jennifer Hill urged parents to talk about crisis feedback with their children and shared preventive measures she applied, such as face identification on her iPhone for preprogrammed 911 access and using a Ring doorbell camera as an alert system.

Despite being discharged the night she was admitted, the seizure has had a significant impact on Jennifer Hill's life. She commended Quinn's heroic actions on January 10 and emphasized the importance of preparedness in emergencies.

Mayor Hayman acknowledged Quinn's courage and credited her parents for teaching her to stay calm in such situations, highlighting the sense of community in Conover.

What Is a Seizure?

A seizure is a fast incident of abnormal electrical pursuit in the brain. It may occur without notice or, in serious cases, lead to insensibility and unmanageable body tremble known as convulsions. Seizures typically display suddenly, and their time and seriousness can vary.

While some may experience a single convulsion, others may experience repeated incidents, indicating epilepsy or a convulsion disorder. It's salient to note that less than 1 in 10 people who experience a convulsion develop epilepsy.

The brain comprises billions of neurons in charge for transfering chemical and electrical signals. These signals enable crucial functions like motion, thinking, and speech.

However, when this complex system crashes, neurons may backfire, following a convulsion.The seriousness of the convulsion correlates with the number of neurons pompous.

During a convulsion, loss of awareness is probable. Blood tests conducted during this time may disclose changes in numerous chemicals. The body tries to run the circumstances as the brain encounters a temporary "offline" condition.