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Mar 12, 2004, 9:33 AM

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Just a small thing that may save someones' life . .

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I know this is outside the MXC posting guidelines, but I am pulling Executive privilege here . .
This might be a lifesaver if we can remember the three questions!

Is it a Stroke? This was published in a monthly newsletter where a
friend of mine lives and he sent it on. I had never heard this advice
before and hadn't a clue. Perhaps you hadn't either and would like
to file it away in the back of your head.

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfor-
tunably, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim
may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize
the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say any bystander can
recognize a stroke asking three simple questions:

* ask the individual to smile.

* ask him or her to raise both arms.

* ask the person to speak a simple sentence.

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

After discovering that a group of nonmedical volunteers could
identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems,
researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions.

They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke
Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use
of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of
the stroke and prevent brain damage."
David McL
WebJefe

(This post was edited by DavidMcL on Mar 12, 2004, 2:15 PM)