Along with National Arthritis month, May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We all should know about stroke risk factors, prevention, symptom recognition and acting F.A.S.T. to treat stroke. In order to act F.A.S.T. you need to remember a few key things.
F = FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = ARM
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = TIME
If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1 .
Time is one of the most important factor in dealing with a stroke victim. Just like with CPR, take some time to rehearse the event in your head, the better prepared you are the easier and more calmly you will act if and when the situations arises.
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