Monday 16 February 2009

Stroke

When STROKE strikes, act F.A.S.T.

FACE -has their face fallen one side? Can they smile?
Arms -can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech -is their speech slurred?
Time -time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs.
(for Tanzania: send the patient to hospital immediately)

source: an advert by NHS, www.nhs.uk/act fast

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