STROKE - Types & Management : A nutshell #stroke #strokelife #nhs #medico #nursing #brain

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.

If you suspect that you or someone else is having a stroke, call emergency immediately and ask for an ambulance.

Symptoms of a stroke

The main symptoms of stroke can be remembered with the word FAST:

Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.
Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have problems understanding what you're saying to them.
Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms.

❗ATTENTION❗: The information provided in this video lecture is purely educational, please follow your hospitals or organizations guidelines and policies. The information provided is also not meant to substitute the guidance and care provided by your primary care provider.