Stroke: First Aid PDF

Stroke: First Aid A stroke occurs when there is bleeding into the brain, or normal blood flow is blocked to the brain. Within minutes of being deprived of vital nutrients, brain cells start dying. Seek immediate EM assis- tance because every moment counts. The soone...

Stroke: First Aid A stroke occurs when there is bleeding into the brain, or normal blood flow is blocked to the brain. Within minutes of being deprived of vital nutrients, brain cells start dying. Seek immediate EM assis- tance because every moment counts. The sooner treatment ts given, the more likely damage can be mini- mized. If you notice a sudden onset of one or more of the following symptoms, call 911 or your local EM number ASAP: - Sudden weakness or numbness in face, arm or leg on one side of your body e Sudden dimness, blurring or loss of vision, particularly in one eye « Loss of speech or trouble talking or understanding speech « Sudden, severe headache - a bolt out of the blue - with no appar- ent cause « Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall Risk factors for stroke include smoking, high blood pressure, a previous stroke, diabetes or heart disease. Your risk of stroke increas- €5 as you age. Sources The information listed in the First Aid section was gathered from the following websites. For further information regarding proper admin- istration of first aid or medical emergencies please visit one of the following websites. www. mayoclinic.com; www. webmd.com; we. ameriburn.org www.heartorg, www.emedicinehealth.com 143