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F.A.S.T. Stroke Warning Signs

Recognize the critical signs of a stroke immediately. Every second counts.

Quick Pictorial Signs (Visual Guide)

Look at the pictures to recognize symptoms immediately
Face Drooping (Anim)
F • Face Drooping (Anim)Uneven smile / mouth drops
Arm Weakness (Nsa)
A • Arm Weakness (Nsa)One arm cannot stay up
Speech Difficulty (Kasa)
S • Speech Difficulty (Kasa)Words confused or slurred
Time to Call Emergency (Berɛ)
T • Time to Call Emergency (Berɛ)Call 112 / 193 right away

FAST Assessment Questions

Version 1.0
F Face Drooping (Anim)
Medical illustration: One side of mouth and cheek drooping downwardsFace Droop / Anim asakyi

Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop, look uneven, or feel numb?

Look closely at the mouth and eyelids. An uneven or crooked smile is a key warning sign.

A Arm Weakness (Nsa)
Medical illustration: One arm drifting down due to stroke weaknessArm Weakness / Nsa gbarigimi

Ask the person to raise both arms straight up. Does one arm drift downward or fail to lift?

Sudden weakness, heaviness, or numbness in one arm or leg is a frequent indicator.

S Speech Difficulty (Kasa)
Medical illustration: Difficulty speaking with slurred jumbled syllablesSpeech Slur / Kasa asesa

Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred, strange, or difficult to understand?

The person may be unable to speak, slur words, or fail to comprehend what you say.

T Time to Call Emergency (Berɛ)
Emergency action: Dial 112 or 193 and call ambulance in GhanaCall 112 / 193 Now!

Time is brain: If you observe ANY of these warning signs, call 112 or 193 immediately.

Clot-busting treatments must be given within hours of initial symptom onset. Note the exact time.

NkwaIQ 1.0 • Vital Signs Tracking & Stroke Awareness for Ghana

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