1. SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID

2. 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

3. HEART ATTACK (Coronary)  TREATMENT If conscious  Ask if they have any medication (nitroglycerin tablets)  Elevate head & shoulders  Have them cough violently

4. HEART ATTACK (Coronary)  TREATMENT If unconscious  Cardio Pulmonary Respiration (CPR)  Call 911 & request oxygen  Treat for shock

5. 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

6. STROKE (Blockage in the brain)  SIGNS CONT. Slurred speech Difficult to swallow & breathe May have no pulse/breathing

7. 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)

8. STROKE VICTIM

9.  Remember STR (1 st 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