This might not have anything to do with being trans, but it is still important. (Sometimes I feel like dealing with the issues of being trans make my blood pressure climb)

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R. & lt

My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree.

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously....

Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) .....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he ca n get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe 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:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.

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.

I just took a CPR/AED course at work and was taught these very same symptoms.

It cannot be stressed enough that early detection is the best way to save someone.

It's not that hard and can save a life.  Do it!

-Sandy

This kind of topic is scary, but important.  It's a good idea for people to occasionally go over these things.

Isn't it recommended to put a real aspirin in the person's mouth?  I think it's similar to a heart attack where the aspirin will thin the blood.  I'm not certain, so don't go around shoving aspirin into people's mouths because of me. 

Quote from: Rebis on September 12, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Isn't it recommended to put a real aspirin in the person's mouth?  I think it's similar to a heart attack where the aspirin will thin the blood.

NOOO! There are different types of strokes 1 is caused by blood clots, where a blood thinner could help but the other is hemorrhagic. If someone is suffering from the latter and you give them a blood thinner it will increase the bleeding and could be fatal.

It's best not to try and self medicate a stroke especially when you don't know exactly what you're dealing with.

This simple information is invaluable and could save someone's life or quality of life. Thank you for posting it!

Stealth

Quote from: Osiris on September 12, 2008, 08:18:34 PM

NOOO! There are different types of strokes 1 is caused by blood clots, where a blood thinner could help but the other is hemorrhagic. If someone is suffering from the latter and you give them a blood thinner it will increase the bleeding and could be fatal.

It's best not to try and self medicate a stroke especially when you don't know exactly what you're dealing with.

you are right on this osiris  great care is need in makeing this type of judgement call unless you have been properly trained in als or btlas protocals . and

are in contact with med control . as is hard to tell if the stroke was cuased by  a blood clot or a hemorrhagic or a brain tummor for that matter

and only a doctor is able to make that call after some tests are done

Quote from: Osiris on September 12, 2008, 08:18:34 PM

Quote from: Rebis on September 12, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Isn't it recommended to put a real aspirin in the person's mouth?  I think it's similar to a heart attack where the aspirin will thin the blood.

NOOO! There are different types of strokes 1 is caused by blood clots, where a blood thinner could help but the other is hemorrhagic. If someone is suffering from the latter and you give them a blood thinner it will increase the bleeding and could be fatal.

It's best not to try and self medicate a stroke especially when you don't know exactly what you're dealing with.

Thanks for the warning.