• What is the first aid response for a stroke?

I am 56 years old female. I want to know what is the first aid response for a stroke?

1 Answer

  • Emergency Physician
  • Pittsburgh, PA

First, does the person have a pulse. If not, start CPR.
Second, call an EMS crew and avoid transportation in a personal vehicle. The EMS crew will do a focused evaluation, choose the correct hospital for transport (a qualified stroke center) and manage any unstable breathing or heart rhythms.

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