arfur mo Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.. S.T.R. My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously Please read: STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this... A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn! 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 999 immediately !! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. so very very useful info to have, so i hope you read this and remember it, you could even reap big financial rewards, i.e. a simple sentence could be "i give all my worldly possessions to................ (now fill in your name) Regards Alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
magpye Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Excellent advice Alan, found out about these checks some years ago through an unfortunate family incident, nuff said. magpye Someone told me I was ignorant and apathetic, I don't know what that means, nor do I care.
arfur mo Posted September 18, 2007 Author Posted September 18, 2007 Excellent advice Alan, found out about these checks some years ago through an unfortunate family incident, nuff said. magpye being serous for a moment it is very useful to know, and i think simple armature guideline diagnostics like these should be taught at schools, along with sign, and diabetic attacks, the same as what to do for epileptic fits where incorrect 'helping' can be very dangerous to the victim and even the helper. the population is getting older (unless you have savings in Northern Rock), so be a great idea to make it into a poster and pin up in the office, if it saved only one life that would be a fantastic to know you were responsible in some way. the ruling half did her 1st aiders course a few months back, 2 days on company time now seems to be earnestly trying to get me to have a heart attack - so she can diagnose it i often say that i really worship the ground she walks on, if you were to see the price tag on her shoes - you'd be right down there with me regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
ScorpioInstallations Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Very Very Good Alan! I've seen the effects on family and it's not nice to see someone you love 'Be of sound mind but have no control over speech' Heart Breaking Actually CAN WE HAVE THIS MOVED TO THE PUBLIC FORUM PLEASE MOD'S Thank You Alarmgard Never Teach Your Apprentice Everything You Know
Woosh Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 I totally agree unfortunatley when the stroke happens at night in bed you do not have the exact time then the drugs cannot be given. Life is not fair.
motco Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 This is what Snopes says about that item. It doesn't in any way detract from the advice but it's nice to know the advice has a sound basis.
arfur mo Posted September 26, 2007 Author Posted September 26, 2007 Very Very Good Alan! I've seen the effects on family and it's not nice to see someone you love 'Be of sound mind but have no control over speech'Heart Breaking Actually CAN WE HAVE THIS MOVED TO THE PUBLIC FORUM PLEASE MOD'S Thank You Alarmgard thanks Whitenoise and and all others, can't claim the credit as was sent to me in an email. i posted iwith best intent n trade first just in case a more knowledgeable person might point out something was not quite right about the info. My dear mum (rip) suffered a mnor stroke, fortunately did not affect her personality but did give her the shakes on the left side of her body. just hope it might save someone else or at least reduces the effects. regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
inglishg Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Excellent thread. Furthermore, the UK Stroke Association have the FAST Acronym. Their website is here A little bit of first aid knowledge for all of us would be great.
dunt Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 i cant stress how important this info is !!! my mum (52) suffered a serious stroke 14 months ago. lost speech lost power down the left side it started out as slured speech in the morning, by tea time the damage was done.
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