MEDIQ First Aid Catalogue 2020 - Catalog - Page 9
I M P O R TA N T I N FO R M AT I O N
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
F.A.S.T.
Know the symptoms of a STROKE. There is a treatment if you act FAST!
FACE
Facial weakness can indicate a stroke. Ask the person to
smile and observe their face. If the person is having a stroke,
one side of their face may appear droopy.
ARMS
A stroke can cause muscle weakness, numbness, and
paralysis on one or both sides of the body. Ask the person
to raise both of their arms, and look for signs of weakness.
They may be unable to lift one arm. The person may also
experience weakness in their legs.
SPEECH
Strokes can also affect speech and understanding. Ask the
person a simple question, or get them to repeat a short phrase.
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech can indicate a stroke.
TIME
If you observe any of the above symptoms, seek immediate
medical attention. Don’t drive the person to hospital, call:
000 - AUSTRALIA | 1 1 1 - NEW ZEALAND
Notify the dispatcher you suspect the person is having a
stroke. Make note of when you first noticed symptoms.
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