10. Stroke

What to Look For:
– Sudden weakness or numbness in face, arm, or leg
– Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding
– Sudden vision changes
– Sudden severe headache

How to Respond:
– Immediate hospitalization
– Brain imaging to confirm stroke
– Initiate blood transfusion or exchange transfusion
– Long-term anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy may be needed