| COR | LOE | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B-NR | If stroke is suspected, the EMS system should be activated immediately. |
| 1 | B-NR | The use of a stroke recognition scale such as the Face, Arms, Speech, Time (FAST) or Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is recommended to aid in the recognition of acute stroke in adults. |
| 2a | C-EO | It is reasonable for first aid providers to measure capillary blood glucose in adults with suspected stroke if it is available and does not delay activating EMS. |