Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

A stroke

Chapter 16, p. 270

Signs listed in the manual

one side of the face is without muscle tone and will appear flaccid or drooping

Chapter 16, p. 270

reduced muscle power or paralysis on one side of their body

Chapter 16, p. 270

unable to talk or has slurred speech

Chapter 16, p. 270

confused, or unable to express themselves by gesturing or by writing

Chapter 16, p. 270

pulse quite strong, though slow

Chapter 16, p. 270

on examination, one pupil may be dilated in comparison to the other

Chapter 16, p. 270
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