I got this from a friend and thought it was worth sharing here. I  figure if 
it saves one life it was well worth the small  effort... 




STROKE: Remembering The 1st Three Steps


STROKE IDENTIFICATION:


If someone takes a suddenly falls from a moment of dizziness or  
disorientation they may have had a stroke. Some 
neurologists say that if they can get to a stroke victim within  3 hours they 
can totally reverse the effects of a stroke. (Totally is the word  used.) 
They say the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and  then getting 
the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is  tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Simply remember the "3" steps, S...T...R .

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the  
lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain  
damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.


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 . to 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 
their tongue! ... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side  or the other 
that is also an indication of a stroke - Also give the individual 2 Aspirins 
as they will help to thin out  there blood... 


If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately  
and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. 


It has been suggested by one doctor that if everyone  who receives this 
e-mail sends it to 10 people; it is a good bet  that at least one life will be 
saved.  


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