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act FAST for stroke

Submitted by Kelly Galler on Tue, 2010-05-11 08:31
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What does it mean to act FAST for a stroke? Learn the signs to look for and recognize when someone close to you is having a stroke. Then cal 911.

 
 
 
 
F = FACE

  • Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = ARMS

  • Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = SPEECH

  • Ask the person to repeat a phrase. Does the speech sound slurred?

T = TIME

  • If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 911.

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Great reminder on

Submitted by Ted Clark (not verified) on Mon, 2010-05-17 08:54.

Great reminder on stroke!
Download the 3-minute, animated FAST video, and print out FAST posters and brochures for free at:
www.MAClearinghouse.com/CatalogPageHDSP.htm

(Note: to access pdf artwork, click on catalog number [e.g. #HD2101]; also, we charge "cost," plus shipping to mail materials to addresses outside of Mass.)