Paralysis attack
- prophylaxisteam
- Oct 25, 2015
- 1 min read
# Recognise Stroke F.A.S.T (Paralysis attack)
What is Stroke? Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.
A stroke is a medical emergency. If you, or someone else, shows any signs of having a stroke you need to seek immediate medical attention.
Recognise stroke F.A.S.T.
Only a hospital test (MRI/CT scan) can confirm a stroke for sure, but it is important to know the signs and the Face Arm Speech Time test (F.A.S.T.)
FAST test (see image)
The FAST test can help you to recognise some of the most common symptoms of a stroke:
FACIAL WEAKNESS: Ask the person to smile? Has their face fallen on one side?
ARM WEAKNESS: Ask the person to raise both arms and keep them there? Does any of the arm drop down?
SPEECH PROBLEMS: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred?
TIME TO CALL an ambulance
Other symptoms of stroke:
Symptoms of stroke usually come on suddently. Other symptoms include can include:
1. sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
2. difficulty finding words
3. sudden blurred vision or loss of sight
4. sudden confusion, dizziness or unsteadiness
5. a sudden, severe headache.
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