Strokes Strokes Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Strokes Strokes are one of the leading causes of long-term disabilities and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Heart attacks and strokes are both serious medical conditions that can happen in the blink of an eye. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This prevents the brain from getting oxygen and nutrients from the blood. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes. It is important to understand what the warning signs of a stroke are. If you are aware of them, you will be more likely to get the emergency services needed. Whether it is for you or someone else, time is an important factor when someone is suffering from a stroke. Stroke Signs and Symptoms To Be Aware Of Basic first aid and knowledge are important for everyone to have. When you are working closely with people, you never know if you are going to be the one person around when an emergency occurs. Some of the signs and symptoms that can occur when someone is having a stroke are: • Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause The FAST test can help you remember what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke: • 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 simple phrase or ask them their name. Is their speech slurred or strange? • T—Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Early treatment is essential. It is very important that you act quickly. The time that a person spends between the onset of symptoms to get the help they need, can make a big difference in the outcome. The effects can range from mild, debilitating, or even fatality. Contact EMS immediately, do not delay and try to assess. If you remotely suspect a stroke, they need intervention immediately. When an emergency is happening, it can seem like it takes forever for help to arrive. Even if it is only 5 minutes, you may feel like it has taken 30 minutes. There are a few things to keep in mind to help the person while waiting for help. Once you have called 911, make sure you look at what time it is. This will help the paramedics know how long the person has been experiencing symptoms. Some other things to pay attention to are: • Keep the person talking to you as much as possible. Ask them questions or anything to keep them coherent. • If they are unconscious, check to make sure they are breathing. If they aren’t, begin doing CPR. If you do not know how to do CPR, call anyone around you who does know-how. • If they are breathing but unresponsive, they should be placed in the recovery position • Don’t give food or drinks. You wouldn’t want them to choke. • Stay put where you are until help arrives. Don’t try to move the person. The major risk factors for a stroke include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, high LDL cholesterol and smoking. You can treat or control some of your risk factors, such as high blood pressure and smoking. The faster that the victim receives medical attention, the better the outcome is. There are many lasting effects that can be obtained from having a stroke. But, with proper care and help, it is possible to recover from a stroke. Additional Comments Foreman Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
