Signs of Stroke

Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

1. Numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs
2. Confusion in speech or understanding
3. Trouble seeing
4. Dizziness, trouble walking
5. Headache, sudden onset

9-1-1

• Treatment should begin within 3 hours.
• Get patient to a hospital FAST, even if symptoms go away.

F.A.S.T.

• Face: ask person to smile - look for droop on one side
• Arms: ask person to lift up both arms - see if one arm drifts downward
• Speech: ask person to repeat a short phrase - check for slurring words
• Time: call 9-1-1 for any of these symptoms immediately. Note how long it's been since you've seen the subject appear and behave normally.
• FASTer treatment = Better recovery

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