This might save a life,

[bw41101]

I've created this thread, via something that was sent to me recently and through actual experience by a close work colleague.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE:

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The 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 SAY A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently), E.g. It is sunny out today.

R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

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

If the individual has trouble with one (or more) of these tasks, call for an ambulance immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

You never know...

Si thee

A good helpful post bw41101. Rep given.

[Jules]

Useful information, thank you