how to recognize a stroke

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 07:08

my friend last week unfortunately had a stroke and now he is in intesive care and we dont know the outcomming. i think people should be aware of how to recognize a stroke. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people near by fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

So try to remember the 3 steps called STR.



S Ask the individual to Smile

T Ask the person to Talk or answer any simple question

R Ask him or her to raise both arms



Another sign of a stroke is this: ask the person to “ stick” out their tongue…if the tongue twisted or crooked,if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

If he/she has trouble with any of these task call immediately the paramedics or a doctor and describe the symptoms. If you do it you probably save their life. I hope you will remember or save this post. it could save live.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 07:30

Thanks Guido, an excellent and very informative post.



I will keep my fingers crossed for you and I sincerely hope your friend recovers from this.

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 08:02

sue i thank you for kind words, i did my first aid course when i was working for the cruise line ( long time ago 1987/92) but certain things stick in your mind and with the 112 ball coming up tonight, i thought it could be an interesting post.

vikingqueen



Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 09:13

Thank you Guido for this interesting info, I have saved it in windows .. just in case.....

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 09:35

Two ole ladies sat on a park bench when a streaker walked by. One had a stroke the other one did'nt.



Good info Guido



D.N

Menace


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:12

One thing I would say is dont think a stroke is the end of the world.I had one 8 years ago and was lucky enough to recover quickly and was back at work in a month.I still have to take blood thinners but it was responsible for one of the better things in our life in that it focused our attention on what was important to us.One year later we had sold up and moved to Greece,where we stayed till 4 weeks ago and are now here in Cyprus.Had it not been for the stroke we may never have done it.

John

OLDGIRL



Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:29

Thank you Guido I have saved it and will read it many times until I remember it.

Thank goodness you are ok Menace, doesnt it take something in life to know how precious we all are. x

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:33

hi old girl and menance. thank god you recovered and are happy here. Old girl reading my husbands words does make you realise how precious life is and not to take anything for granted.I also will add them to my favourites.xx

Stubs


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 641

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:48

Guido



There is an advertising campaign going on in the UK at the moment for this.



F ace has it fallen to one side? Can they smile?

A rms Can they raise both arms and keep them there?

S peech is there speech slurred?

T ime to call 999/112 if you see any of these signs.

Rogerdoger


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:57

In the UK their running a stroke advert, it is called, "FAST", the stroke starts in the brain like a small fire gradualy getting bigger stroke recognition is as follows, :



FAST stands for



F= Face, has the face droped to one side,

A= Arms, can they raise their arms and hold them there

S= Speach, can they talk

T= Time is important, call for emergency services, the quicker emergency services, arrive the more of the person you save



Hope this helps



RD

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:57

hi stubbs that is an easier way to learn the symptons thank you for this advice.

bevbrighty


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 13:57

stroke,

Look out for Paralyis,Facial droop,change in mental status,Abnormal speech,arm drift,

Another stroke assesement Technigue is to have the patient .close his/her eyes and hold his/her arms outstreched in front for at least 10 seconds .If the patients arms slowley drift back downs towards his/her side .It is likely that they have suffered a stroke .Any asymmetrical movement in the arms may be cause of concern. you can also check the patient pupils if they have dilated this also indicates somehing is wrong

kimandneil1


Joined: 15/05/2009
Posts: 169

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 22:53

hi i have suffered two strokes not long ago and im only 35 which is young my first signs were dizzyiness and left hand side went completly weak which then followed by loss of speach . most scarey thing ever my left hand side is still weak and my memory is not that good since haveing it .

kim

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 07:01

It's devastating at any age , but you were very young Kim , thank god you recovered , and that most people do now .

Good Luck , Simbas

tigger


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 14:01

The signs are not always that clear to spot my father had a stroke 18 months ago a very severe one which has left him with limited use of one side it is a slow road to recovery and he will never be the same again. His symtoms were, that for a few months before he would get a bad headache and felt as though his left eye had dropped onto his cheek which would last maybe 20 minutes or so. Doctor told him it was another sytom of the migranes he used to get and to take asprin. Even when taken to the hospital it took them 12 hours to diagnose. He was left on a trolley in the corridor for 10 hours before being moved to Sheffields Royal Hallamshire where they confirmed a stroke. Absolutly disgusting care and by that time the damage had been done.

But on a brighter note he is coming over with us in October for a break, he came last October and really enjoyed it. Hope your friend makes a good recovery.

Tigger