I M P O R TA N T I N FO R M AT I O NIMPORTANTINFORMATIONF.A.S.T.Know the symptoms of a STROKE. There is a treatment if you act FAST!FACEFacial weakness can indicate a stroke. Ask the person tosmile and observe their face. If the person is having a stroke,one side of their face may appear droopy.ARMSA stroke can cause muscle weakness, numbness, andparalysis on one or both sides of the body. Ask the personto raise both of their arms, and look for signs of weakness.They may be unable to lift one arm. The person may alsoexperience weakness in their legs.SPEECHStrokes can also affect speech and understanding. Ask theperson a simple question, or get them to repeat a short phrase.Difficulty speaking or slurred speech can indicate a stroke.TIMEIf you observe any of the above symptoms, seek immediatemedical attention. Don’t drive the person to hospital, call:000 - AUSTRALIA | 1 1 1 - NEW ZEALANDNotify the dispatcher you suspect the person is having astroke. Make note of when you first noticed symptoms.7
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