FAST TEST
Use the FAST test to remember warning signs of stroke.
F = FACE Does one side of the face droop when you ask patient to smile?
A = ARMS Does one arm drift downward when you ask patient to raise both arms?
S = SPEECH Does the speech sound slurred or strange when you ask patient to talk?
T = TIME If you observe any of these signs (independently or together),
call 9-1-1 immediately.http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/STROKE_101_Fact_Sheet.pdf?docID=4541
F = FACE Does one side of the face droop when you ask patient to smile?
A = ARMS Does one arm drift downward when you ask patient to raise both arms?
S = SPEECH Does the speech sound slurred or strange when you ask patient to talk?
T = TIME If you observe any of these signs (independently or together),
call 9-1-1 immediately.http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/STROKE_101_Fact_Sheet.pdf?docID=4541
FAST
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Facial Signs of Stroke
Facial Droop
Facial droop is one of the noticeable signs to look for in a stroke victim. The victim may not able to control the facial movement on one side of the face causing it to appear expressionless. This is due to the effect of stroke on the facial muscles.
Six Symptoms of a mild stroke
1)Crooked Smile
Because of side of the face is normally affect – facial paralysis, the victim may have difficulty in smiling. The mouth on the paralysis area may not show any sign of movement.
2)Uneven Eyebrows
The victim might not be able to raise both eyebrows at the same time due to the facial paralysis. The victim may sometimes appear to have one eyebrow lower than the other.
3)Closed Eyelid
The facial paralysis may cause one of the eyelid to be left half way closed or all the way closed even if the other eyelid is open.
4)Facial Numbness
Numbness or a tingling sensation on one side of the face can occur as a result of stroke. Sometimes, pain that feels like “pins and needles” may occur on the paralysis side of the face.
5)Poor Eye Focus
Due to diminishing eye muscle control after a stroke, the victim may have visual problems such as hazy vision, dual vision or decreased visual fields. It cause problems for the victims to focus on an object. The physical part of the eye may change in form causing it to look like the victim’s eyes are turned inward or outward.
6)Decreased Tongue Control
After a stroke, the victim may lose some control of his tongue. The victim may not be able to change position of his tongues such as moving it from side to side or up and down. This may cause speech impairment.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/41335-facial-signs-stroke/#ixzz2S00uyTqa
Facial Droop
Facial droop is one of the noticeable signs to look for in a stroke victim. The victim may not able to control the facial movement on one side of the face causing it to appear expressionless. This is due to the effect of stroke on the facial muscles.
Six Symptoms of a mild stroke
1)Crooked Smile
Because of side of the face is normally affect – facial paralysis, the victim may have difficulty in smiling. The mouth on the paralysis area may not show any sign of movement.
2)Uneven Eyebrows
The victim might not be able to raise both eyebrows at the same time due to the facial paralysis. The victim may sometimes appear to have one eyebrow lower than the other.
3)Closed Eyelid
The facial paralysis may cause one of the eyelid to be left half way closed or all the way closed even if the other eyelid is open.
4)Facial Numbness
Numbness or a tingling sensation on one side of the face can occur as a result of stroke. Sometimes, pain that feels like “pins and needles” may occur on the paralysis side of the face.
5)Poor Eye Focus
Due to diminishing eye muscle control after a stroke, the victim may have visual problems such as hazy vision, dual vision or decreased visual fields. It cause problems for the victims to focus on an object. The physical part of the eye may change in form causing it to look like the victim’s eyes are turned inward or outward.
6)Decreased Tongue Control
After a stroke, the victim may lose some control of his tongue. The victim may not be able to change position of his tongues such as moving it from side to side or up and down. This may cause speech impairment.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/41335-facial-signs-stroke/#ixzz2S00uyTqa