Cause
Ruptured blood vessel
Blood clot in the brain
Symptoms
Numbness/weakness/paralysis on 1 side
Slurred speech, difficulty thinking of words
Confusion
Blurred vision/sight loss
Unsteady on their feet
Severe headache
FAST
Face
Arm
Speak
Time
Face
Can the patient smile?
Face droop?
Arm
Can they lift both arms equally over their head?
Ask them to close their eyes
Speak
Can they speak clearly + understand what you’re saying
“The sky is blue”
Time
If you see 1/more signs its time to call 112