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MIDWAY FIRE RESCUE NEWS

EMS TIPS:

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Warning signs of a stroke:

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Act Fast. Call 9-1-1!

  • If you think you're having a stroke, call 9-1-1 right away - not a friend.

  • Calling 9-1-1 is the best way to get to the hospital.

  • Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin life-saving treatment immediately.

  • You're likely to receive faster treatment at the hospital if you arrive by ambulance.

  • Never drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital unless you have no other option

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