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Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Face droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Use FAST check: Face, Arm, Speech, Time

    Use FAST check: Face, Arm, Speech, Time.

  • 2
    Call emergency services immediately

    Call emergency services immediately.

  • 3
    Note the exact time symptoms started

    Note the exact time symptoms started.

  • 4
    Keep patient nil by mouth and monitor

    Keep patient nil by mouth and monitor.