RECOGNIZING A STROKE

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. When someone is starting to have a stroke, acting FAST is very important. A bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions that screen for symptoms, and then acting in a timely manner. 

Face: Ask the individual to SMILE.

Arms: Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

Speech: 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 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Time: If the person cannot respond to these requests, immediately call 911 and get help.

After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions.They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

Remember FAST:
 
-- Face
-- Arms
-- Speech
-- Time

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