Awareness & Understanding of Stroke

This course is designed to increase awareness of strokes as a medical condition. The training covers information relating to people that have just had a stroke through to those who are coping with one from many years ago. Students are encouraged to understand the frustration of the patient so they may respond with the empathy and professionalism required.

What are the signs and symptoms of a STROKE?

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body.

Sudden loss or blurring of vision, in one or both eyes.

Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding spoken language.

Sudden confusion

Sudden or severe headache with no apparent cause.

Dizziness, unsteadiness or sudden fall, especially with any of the other signs.

Why act FAST?

Stroke is a medical emergency. By calling 999 or 112, you can help someone reach hospital quickly and receive the early treatment they need. Prompt action can prevent further damage to the brain and help someone make a full recovery. Delay can result in death or major long term disabilities, such as paralysis, severe memory loss and communication problems. Ambulance crews use FAST and with hospital staff can act FAST to identify and diagnose a stroke quickly.

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