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First Aid for Heart Attack and Stroke

Learn the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, along with essential treatment steps to help victims while waiting for medical assistance. Be prepared to respond effectively in an emergency situation.

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First Aid for Heart Attack and Stroke

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  1. SUDDEN ILLNESSES FIRST AID EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a heart attack? EQ: What are the signs/symptoms of a stroke?

  2. HEART ATTACK (Coronary) • SIGNS • Intense, griping pain in the left chest, neck to jaw through the shoulder blades • Pale, cool moist skin • Trouble breathing • Denial • May have no pulse/breathing

  3. HEART ATTACK (Coronary) • TREATMENT • If conscious • Ask if they have any medication • (nitroglycerin tablets) • Elevate head & shoulders • Have them cough violently

  4. HEART ATTACK (Coronary) • TREATMENT • If unconscious • Cardio PulmonaryRespiration (CPR) • Call 911 & request oxygen • Treat for shock

  5. 10-2-2 • What are the signs of a heart attack? What are the steps of treating a heart attack victim? Have you ever had anyone you know have a heart attack?

  6. STROKE (Blockage in the brain) • SIGNS • Confusion/memory loss • Sudden intense headache • Weakness/paralysis on 1 side of body • Loss of balance/coordination • Blurred vision/uneven pupils

  7. STROKE (Blockage in the brain) • SIGNS CONT. • Slurred speech • Difficult to swallow & breathe • May have no pulse/breathing

  8. STROKE (Blockage in the brain) • TREATMENTS • Ask – if conscious (are you conscious) • ABC – if unconscious • Treat for shock • Lay on left side (stomach) • Talk to victim • Call 911 (same as heart attack)

  9. STROKE VICTIM

  10. STROKE VICTIM • Remember STR (1st 3 letters of stroke) • S *Ask the individual to SMILE. • T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK a SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)(I.e. It is sunny out today)  • R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS

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