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Focal Limb Weakness

Assess urgently for stroke, intracranial haemorrhage, spinal cord compression, seizure-related deficit, and other acute neurological emergencies.

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Red flags

Sudden onset weakness
facial droop or speech disturbance
severe headache
reduced consciousness

First actions / assessment

ABCDE first
record full vitals, GCS, and capillary glucose immediately
determine exact time of onset or last known well

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