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If you think someone is having a stroke, immediately call 111 and ask for an ambulance.
Even if the symptoms go away while you're waiting for the ambulance, it's still important to go to hospital for an assessment.
Use the FAST check to recognise the symptoms of a stroke:
Other signs of a stroke can include:
Follow the instructions in Unconscious but breathing until help arrives.
Start CPR for adults and children or babies.
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This British video shows how to carry out the FAST test when you suspect someone might have had a stroke. Since the video is British, it tells you to call 999 if you suspect a stroke. The emergency number in New Zealand is 111. You can also watch a British Sign Language version of this video.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Page created November 2019.
Review key: HIFAD-141030