To care for a stroke victim, all you have to do is think “FAST”
F-ace- weakness on one side (ask victim to smile to look for drooping)
A-rm- weakness or numbness in one arm (ask victim to raise both arms)
S-peech- slurred speech or trouble speaking (ask victim to say a simple sentence)
T-ime- time to summon EMS if any of these signs or symptoms are seen (note the time symptoms began)
*American Red Cross Life guarding Manual