MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
(Note: The editor of this page is not a medical professional. The following information was gathered from top medical websites, including the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School, plus reputable news sources such as the New York Times.)
- American Heart Association
- Mayo Clinic: Heart Attack First Aid
- Call 911, then CHEW and swallow a full-strength aspirin
STROKE
- Symptoms of a Stroke
- Remember these letters: *F*A*S*T
- *Face: Does the face droop on one side while trying to smile?
- *Arms: Is one arm lower when trying to raise both arms?
- *Speech: Can a simple sentence be repeated? Is speech slurred or strange?
- *Time: During a stroke every minute counts. If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately.
- 7 Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke (Harvard Medical School)