SFAR Treatment of Strokes & TIA

Begin ESM using Lifesaver 101’s Rules of 123 & ABC  

• • Place the casualty in a comfortable resting position.
  • Call 9-1-1! This is a medical emergency.

 

• Look for the FAST signs and relay this information to 911
  • ask the casualty to smile (Facial droop)
  • ask the casualty to lift both arms out in front of them and hold for 10 seconds (Arm Drift)
  • ask the casualty to talk to you (Speech difficulties)
  • Note the time signs and symptoms of stroke began (Time)

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• Reassure the casualty and keep them warm.
• Do not assist with medications, leave this to the medical professionals who can determine the cause of the stroke
• Provide ongoing care “TREAT FOR SHOCK AND MONITOR THE ABC’s”
• If the casualty loses consciousness and stops breathing, start CPR with compressions.