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Recognizing a stroke

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Meg Mangin R.N.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21st, 2005 00:25

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Recognizing stroke symptoms

The effects of a stroke (CardioVascular Accident) can often be reversed if the patient gets medical attention within three hours.

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

A bystander can recognize a possible stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. Ask him/her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (For example "It is sunny out today")

In USA: If he/she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Australia: If he/she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 000 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

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 these three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting in February 2005. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

To help you remember:
Think three "S's".... Smile, Stretch ( both of your arms up), and Sentence.

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