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  1. $Pages,7
  2. $Title,Stroke
  3. $Page1
  4. $Sounds,STL11,STL12,STL13
  5. $SubTitle,Signs To Look For
  6. $Text,     Sudden weakness, paralysis, or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
  7. $Text,     The corner of the mouth may droop
  8. $Text,     Loss or slurring of speech
  9. $End1
  10. $Page2
  11. $Sounds,STL14,STL15,STL16
  12. $SubTitle,Signs To Look For
  13. $Text,     Sudden headache
  14. $Text,     Possible confusion or unconsciousness
  15. $Text,     Sudden fall
  16. $End2
  17. $Page3
  18. $Sounds,STL17,STL18,STL19
  19. $SubTitle,Signs To Look For
  20. $Text,     Impaired vision
  21. $Text,     Strong, slow pulse
  22. $Text,     Pupils of the eyes may differ in size
  23. $End3
  24. $Page4
  25. $Sounds,STL110,STL111
  26. $SubTitle,Signs To Look For
  27. $Text,     Difficulty breathing, chewing, talking
  28. $Text,     Loss of bladder and/or bowel control
  29. $End4
  30. $Page5
  31. $QT,stroke
  32. $QT1,0,3067
  33. $QT2,3067,8166
  34. $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment
  35. $Text,1. Call for emergency medical services.
  36. $Text,2. Check and maintain an open airway, restore breathing and circulation.
  37. $End5
  38. $Page6
  39. $Sounds,IT13,IT14,IT15
  40. $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment
  41. $Text,3. Place the victim on his weak side so secretions can drain from his mouth.
  42. $Text,4. Keep the victim warm, quiet and calm.
  43. $Text,5. Apply cold cloths to the head.
  44. $End6
  45. $Page7
  46. $Sounds,IT16
  47. $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment
  48. $Text,6. Do not give any food or fluids.
  49. $End7
  50.