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First aid for a stroke

First aid for a stroke

Key skill: Carry out the FAST test

1. Think FAST. Face: is there weakness on one side of the face? Arms: can they raise both arms?
Speech: is their speech easily understood? Time: to call 999.
2. Immediately call 999 or ask someone else to call for you.

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