Section 4: Medical Conditions in Sport

Stroke

TREATMENT OF A STROKE

  • If the casualty shows any one of the FAST signs, call 999/112 immediately
  • If conscious, place the casualty in a comfortable position which does not obstruct the airway (the W position is preferred)
  • If the casualty is unconscious, open the airway and check for breathing. If the casualty appears to be breathing, place in the recovery position
  • Reassure the casualty and talk to them, even if they are unconscious. Do not assume they do not understand-your hearing is the last sense to be affected
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