Symptoms of a Stroke : How Paramedics Treat Stroke Victims - Knowing Stroke Symptoms Saves Mother and Child

What are Stroke Symptoms?




When it comes to stroke, there are signs you
can't afford to ignore, so act fast: facial
numbness, arm weakness, speech problems. If
you experience any of these, time is critical.
Call 9-1-1 and get to an ER right away. Find
a facility that has been certified to treat
stroke and receive the appropriate treatment
within the first three hours of symptoms.
To learn about symptoms and your risk of stroke,
go to henryford.com/stroke.

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How to Survive a Stroke: Know Stroke Symptoms




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>> Stroke affecting both the old
and the young, man and woman,
have devastating consequences.
It's the 3rd leading
cause of death,
but more importantly
it's the leading cause
of long term disability; leaving
the victims with paralysis,
contractures, numbness,
inability to speak,
to think clearly, or to walk,
unable to lead a fully
independent life.
So if it is you or
one of your loved ones
who have any stroke symptoms,
it is important for you
and your loved one to come
to a hospital that's equipped
and familiar with
treatment of acute stroke.
There are now some
200-300 stroke centers
across the country.
At El Camino Hospital we have
a joint commission certified
stroke center.
In an emergency room like
this one, within seconds
of your arrival the entire
stroke team will be mobilized.
You'll be evaluated by the
nurses, physicians experienced
in the treatment of
stroke immediately.
Within minutes all the necessary
blood testing, CT scans,
MR scans will be accomplished.
A stroke neurologist, who will
be on call 24/7, will be coming
to your bedside to determine
the best treatment for you.
However all this
are time sensitive.
It is important for you to come
to a stroke center
as soon as possible.
There are 2 messages I
would like you to remember.
The first one is the
word 'fast', F-A-S-T.
F stands for face.
If your face suddenly
becomes drooped or paralyzed.
A stands for arm.
If either one of your
arms becomes paralyzed,
you are unable to raise
or to use it in any form.
S stands for speech.
When you have trouble speaking,
or trouble understanding
spoken language.
Then you lead to T, means time.
Time would then be
of the essence.
So FAST will let you
remember the symptoms
of an impending, or
onset of a stroke.
The second message relates
to the best way to come
to the most appropriate hospital
where they have a stroke center
that will be capable of taking
care of you, and that is 911.
The paramedics have
been trained.
They are protocoled, they
can recognize your symptoms,
measure your vital
signs, and transfer you
to the closest stroke center
that will be suitable
for your treatment.
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