Symptoms

• Numbness/weakness of an arm/leg/face/one side of body
• Sudden confusion in speaking/understanding speech 
• Impaired vision in one or both eyes 
• Sudden headache 
• Loss of balance/co-ordination 
• Dizziness 

Treatment

• If you suspect stroke, call emergency medical help 
• Reassure the patient 
• Lay the patient down with head and shoulders slightly elevated 
• If patient is not breathing well do a CPR 
• Place the patient on the left side if breathing/not responsive 
• Keep the chin slightly extended 

Steps To Avoid

• Never give a suspected stroke victim anything to eat/drink 
• Do not permit the victim to move