Stroke

STROKE CALL 9(911)

 

Symptoms:   sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis and

drooping of the face, arm or leg, especially on one

side of the body; sudden vision problems, slurred speech; inability to understand or be understood; loss of balance; sudden severe headache

 

• Note the time.

 

• Have person rest in comfortable position; calm and reassure them.

 

• Do not give anything by mouth.

 

• If necessary, begin CPR or bleeding control and give first aid for any underlying illness or injury.

 

• Use a blanket to keep the person warm and dry.

 

• Assign someone to wait at front entrance to lead EMTs to room.