Stroke
Key signs:
- Facial weakness; one eye may droop or patient may only be able to move one side of mouth
- Arm weakness
- Communication problems; slurred speech; patient is unable to understand what is being said to them
Management
The priority is to transfer the patient to hospital as an emergency
- Assess the patient.
Administer 100% oxygen
Flow rate: 15 litres/minute.
As for adults
For adults:
Administer 100% oxygen
Flow rate: 15 litres/minute.
For children:
As for adults
- If the patient is unconscious and breathing, secure their airway and place in the recovery position.
- Call for an ambulance.