SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID.

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SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID

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

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