HOW TO PROCEED WHEN A BRAIN STROKE

If we can just keep in mind this few ideas we could save the life of some people

During a party, a friend called Ingrid tripped over and fell. A little later she assured everybody that she had only bumped into a brick with her new shoes.

In spite she seemed a little stunned, Ingrid tried to enjoy the rest of the night. Her husband called later to say that his wife had been taken to the hospital. Later it was learned that the she died the next day at 6:00 PM,
During the party she had suffered a stroke. If they had known how to recognize the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some do not die. They end up in a situation of helplessness, hopelessness.
It only takes a minute to read this and to learn what to do.

CRITERIAE ABOUT TIMING

A neurologist says that if a victim of brain accident is properly treated within the first 3 hours, he can entirely reverse the effects of a stroke. He said that the problem is to recognize, diagnose and get the patient medically cared for within the first 3 hours, which is not difficult.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE:

Sometimes the symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.

Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means a disaster.

A victim can suffer brain damage if the people who attends him do not recognize the symptoms of a brain stroke.
Doctors say a brain stroke suggest can be recognized through three simple questions:

Ask the person to smile.
Ask the person to spell S SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherent). For example: "It is a sunny day"
Ask him or her to raise both arms up.
If he or she has difficulty with any of these tasks, call an ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Another simple test is

1. Ask the person take her tongue out of her mouth.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes towards one side or the other, this is an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if you read and share this information, you can bet that at least one life will be saved ... !!!