Posted by lance_ryley (lance_ryley@…>)
Worth reading:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/s/stroke-test.htm
In essence, the quoted email is true, but it’s worth pointing out
this salient point:
“Doctors caution that this study does not mean that citizens should
try to diagnose stroke symptoms themselves.
This study focused on citizens who were being given instruction over
the telephone by emergency dispatchers.”
Still, it’s good advice. This May, I’m renewing my CPR and taking an
AED course as well, since I sail often with my parents, and they’re
both in risk zones. AED’s are still a little dear to purchase for
the boat, but AED’s can be leased for as little as $99/month.
Lance
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “Dave” <ddixson@t…>
wrote:
Subject: [Fwd: Simple Test for Stroke Victom]
A true story -
Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone
with a massive stroke - all because Sherry saw Susie
stumble ---- that is the key that isn’t mentioned below, and
then she
asked Susie the 3 questions. So simple. This literally saved
Susie’s
life.
She failed all three and I did call 911. Even though she had
normal
blood
pressure readings and did not appear to be having a stroke.
She could
converse to some extent with the Paramedics but they took
her to the
hospital right away.I thank God for the sense to remember the 3 steps!
Read and Learn!
SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO KNOW, IS IT A STROKE?
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to
identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells
disaster. The stroke victim may suffer 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:*Ask the individual to SMILE.
*Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
*Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call
9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the
dispatcher.After discovering that a group of nonmedical
volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm
weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the
general public to learn the three questions. They
presented their conclusions at the American Stroke
Association’s annual meeting last February. Widespread use
of this
test
could result in prompt
diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent
brain damage.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.BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY
FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.