OT - Recognizing a stroke

[20Four7]

I had a friend who recently had a stroke. He's 35 and diabetic. While I wasn't there when it occured others were. This got e mailed to me today. I thought I should share with everyone since every minute counts. I know because I visited him in the hospital today and his left side was paralyzed by the stroke but has been recovering.

With the recent incident of one of our own, this email came to me this morning that I thought would be a great notice for us all. It's just too bad it came a week later, but hopefully next time, we'll all know what to do about it.


RECOGNIZING THE BEGINNING OF A STROKE:

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.

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.

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

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.

Early detection of a stroke (up to 3hrs) may enable medical staff to completely overcome the effects of a stroke. Time is crucial in recognition of stroke along with prompt medical attention.

[tacomax]

RECOGNIZING THE BEGINNING OF A STROKE:

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.

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.

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

Jesus. Seems like I have a stroke every Friday night when I'm out on the piss.

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.

Unusually, despite the above line, the email actually seems to have a high element of truth to it.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/stroke.asp

[swede96]

Tac, the snopes link makes me tingle in my pannies. I'm always the asshole that blows the "missing child" emails for all my friends.

[HedgeHog]

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[pico]

i recognize a stroke coming whenever there are 10 seconds left and suns need one more pt to cover the spread and shaq is intentionally fouled.

[swede96]

Haha! I thought i was giong to have to recognize a stroke on February 3rd!

[20Four7]

I"m sorry, I have a friend in the hospital with one side paralyized. I was trying to be helpful here because it wasn't recongized.

You guys can all go **** yourselves.


Peace out Assholes

[philly]

stroke this

[HedgeHog]

I"m sorry, I have a friend in the hospital with one side paralyized. I was trying to be helpful here because it wasn't recongized.

You guys can all go **** yourselves.


Peace out Assholes

No disrespect intended, 24-7. My play on words was not meant to minimize your friend's condition. I use humor as a release from serious topics like death and illness. I'm deleting my early comment and sincerely wish your friend a speedy and full recovery.

[swede96]

I"m sorry, I have a friend in the hospital with one side paralyized. I was trying to be helpful here because it wasn't recongized.

You guys can all go **** yourselves.


Peace out Assholes

Oh honey, I didn't mean any disrespect. I'm sorry if I offended you. My uncle has been through more than one stroke. He is a very lucky man. He regained control of his paralyzed side, but it was touch and go for a while.

Again, sorry if I offended. I was just trying to lighten the mood a little. Forgive me?