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Stroke In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for stroke.
What You Strokes occur when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain. This can happen
if there is bleeding or a blocked blood vessel in the brain. The signs of a stroke
Will Learn are usually very sudden.
Definitions and New treatments can reduce the damage from a stroke and improve recovery.
Key Facts However, they must be given within the first hours after the first signs of stroke
appear. As a result, it's important to recognize the signs of a stroke quickly and
Signs get medical care fast.
Actions The warning signs of stroke are
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one
side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Follow these steps if you think someone is having a stroke:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
4 (or 911) and get the first aid kit and an AED if available.
Note the time when the signs of stroke first appeared.
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
8. Seizure In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for seizures.
What You
Will Learn
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What You Strokes occur when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain. This can happen
if there is bleeding or a blocked blood vessel in the brain. The signs of a stroke
Will Learn are usually very sudden.
Definitions and New treatments can reduce the damage from a stroke and improve recovery.
Key Facts However, they must be given within the first hours after the first signs of stroke
appear. As a result, it's important to recognize the signs of a stroke quickly and
Signs get medical care fast.
Actions The warning signs of stroke are
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one
side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Follow these steps if you think someone is having a stroke:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
4 (or 911) and get the first aid kit and an AED if available.
Note the time when the signs of stroke first appeared.
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
8. Seizure In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for seizures.
What You
Will Learn
32
