1. SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID
EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a heart attack?
EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a stroke?

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. 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?

6. 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

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

8. 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)

9. STROKE VICTIM

10. 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