BITEME Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Somebody stumbles for no reason stares blankly for no reason in the middle of talking face droops to one side and many other reasons things can possibly be reversed inside 3 hours Good to know! STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously.. Please read: RECOGNIZING A STROKE Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR .. Read and Learn! < BR>Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe 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: S * Ask the individual to SMILE. T * Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today) R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately !! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Edited July 11, 2007 by BITEME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Me In Scotty Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Good tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Good tips to know....a good friend of mine had a stroke a few years ago...they rushed her to the hospital...she was treated and sent home....too soon it turned out...when released she was still in danger it seems. Thankfully she has recovered about 90% and is now retired Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Or better yet, take the St. John Ambulance level A CPR course. I took it last January and it involves recognizing and treating many common illnesses that can suddenly occur to anyone anywhere, including stroke. I learned a lot there and feel better for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Or better yet, take the St. John Ambulance level A CPR course. I can't agree more that training is the key. As a St. John Ambulance First Aid & CPR instructor and a Advanced Medical First Responder I would recommend a Standard First Aid/ CPR-C course. This aprox. 18 hr. course will cover most of your first aid needs including CPR for adults, children & infants. Best Wishes: Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnfiend Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacklebuster Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 really good info there. thanks for posting! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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