SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a heart attack? EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a stroke?
HEART ATTACK (Coronary) SIGNS Intense, griping pain in the left chest, neck to jaw through the shoulder blades Pale, cool moist skin Trouble breathing Denial May have no pulse/breathing
HEART ATTACK (Coronary) TREATMENT If conscious Ask if they have any medication (nitroglycerin tablets) Elevate head & shoulders Have them cough violently
HEART ATTACK (Coronary) TREATMENT If unconscious Cardio Pulmonary Respiration (CPR) Call 911 & request oxygen Treat for shock
10-2-2 What are the signs of a heart attack? What are the steps of treating a heart attack victim? Have you ever had anyone you know have a heart attack?
STROKE (Blockage in the brain) SIGNS Confusion/memory loss Sudden intense headache Weakness/paralysis on 1 side of body Loss of balance/coordination Blurred vision/uneven pupils
STROKE (Blockage in the brain) SIGNS CONT. Slurred speech Difficult to swallow & breathe May have no pulse/breathing
STROKE (Blockage in the brain) TREATMENTS Ask – if conscious (are you conscious) ABC – if unconscious Treat for shock Lay on left side (stomach) Talk to victim Call 911 (same as heart attack)
STROKE VICTIM
STROKE VICTIM Remember STR (1st 3 letters of stroke) S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK a SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS