Stroke Flashcards

1
Q

What does BEFAST stand for

A

Balance
Eyes—blurred or double vision
Facial droop
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time—call 911 immediately

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2
Q

In addition to BEFAST, what are other Stroke symptoms?

A

-Numbness or weakness of face, arm, leg (especially on one side of body)
-Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
-Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
-Trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
-Severe HA of unknown cause

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