the B for Balance in B.E. F.A.S.T.
- Sudden Facial Drooping
Look carefully at the person’s face.
If one side suddenly appears lower than the other or feels numb, ask the person to smile.
An uneven smile or facial drooping can indicate a neurological emergency.
This is the F for Face Drooping in the B.E. F.A.S.T. stroke-recognition method.
Again, the fact that the face returns to normal after several minutes does not make the episode harmless.
Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.
