Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Recognising a Stroke

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and getting to the patient within 3 hours, which is tough.

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Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. *Ask the individual to SMILE - are both sides of the face equal

2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS - can they raise both arms equally and easily

3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today)

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Try to remember
Face - smile
Arms - raise
Sentence/Speak - coherently
Time- Act fast, time is of the essence

It could help save someones life.

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Wonderful advise, it can never be reminded too many times.

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Great thread DM, . . I've seen this before, . . all good advice too BTW.

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Thanks for posting that, DM. Valuable info.

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Good post Dm - I never knew that!

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Excellent advice DM

Re: Act FAST to recognise a stroke

Excellent post, easily carried out by anyone.