It could save a life, possibly yours
(This is an exceprt from www.strokeassociation.org, April 3,
2013)
Last year, many of the 795,000 Americans who suffered a
stroke did not get the right lifesaving treatment in time. But you can help
save lives and improve recovery by thinking F.A.S.T. These simple letters can
help you recognize the signs of a stroke and get help right away.
FACE DROOPING – Does one side of the face drooping or is it
numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
ARM WEAKNESS – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to
raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH DIFFICULTY – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable
to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence,
like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
TIME TO CALL 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms,
even if the symtoms go away, call 9-1-1 or emergency medical services and get
the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the
first symptons appeared.
BEYOND F.A.S.T. – OTHER SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of the leg, arm, or
face, especially on one side of the body.
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Sudden CONFUSION or troble understanding speech.
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Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes.
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Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of
balance or loss of coordination
·
Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause.
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