Save a stroke victim: stick out your toungue

[Truthmatters]

INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW........................


Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue




I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!


STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.


My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree.

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
Seriously..

Please read:
It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said 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

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

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.

Now 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 and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

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

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.




A friend hooked me up with this information and I wanted to help paoo it on

 

[catzmeow]

Cool. The next time my boss gets all pissy, I'll be staring intently at his tongue.

 

[xsited1]

OMG, all my former girlfriends were at risk for a stroke! (Or maybe they were drunk...)

 

[Truthmatters]

Go "can you do this" , and then stick your toungue out at him. He gives you any shit you can just say. You were so out of control I thought you were having a stroke, then show him the info.

 

[Truthmatters]

bump

 

[strollingbones]

thanks i will remember that

 

[waltky]

Australian Funnel Web Spider venom may offer stroke therapy...

Spider venom may offer stroke therapy
Mon, 20 Mar 2017 - Protein extracted from funnel webs may help minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke.

Scientists found a single dose of the protein Hi1a worked on lab rats. They said it showed "great promise as a future stroke treatment" but had not yet been tested in human trials. The Stroke Association said the research was at its early stages but it would "welcome any treatment that has the potential to reduce the damage caused by stroke". The researchers, from the University of Queensland and Monash University, travelled to Fraser Island in Australia to hunt for and capture three potentially deadly Australian funnel web spiders. They then took the spiders back to their laboratory "for milking". This involved coaxing the spider to release its venom, which can then be sucked up using pipettes. The scientists honed in on a protein in the venom and recreated a version of it in their lab. They then injected this Hi1a into the lab rats.

Funnel web spiders are milked using a pipette that sucks up their venom​

* A stroke is a brain attack that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or there is bleeding on the brain
* Every two seconds, someone in the world will have a stroke
* Almost 17 million people who had never had a stroke before had one in 2010
* Stroke is the second most common cause of death, causing about 6.7 million deaths each year, one every five seconds
* Almost one in every eight deaths is caused by stroke
* The burden of stroke-related illness, disability and early death is set to double within the next 15 years

They found that the protein blocked acid-sensing ion channels in the brain - something the researchers say are key drivers of brain damage after stroke. Prof Glenn King, who led the research, said the protein showed "great promise as a future stroke treatment". "We believe that we have, for the first time, found a way to minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke. "Hi1a even provides some protection to the core brain region most affected by oxygen deprivation, which is generally considered unrecoverable due to the rapid cell death caused by stroke." The research was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Researchers say the protein "provides exceptional levels of protection for eight hours after stroke onset"​

Dr Kate Holmes, deputy director for Research at the Stroke Association, said: "We do not have an accurate picture of what happens in human brains from this research, therefore, it is currently unknown if this could be a successful treatment option for humans in the future. "We welcome any treatment that has the potential to reduce the damage caused by stroke, particularly if this can benefit people who are unable to arrive at hospital quickly. "Current treatments must be given in half this time period, and it is too early for us to know if this research can offer an alternative for stroke patients. "We urge for stroke to be treated as an emergency - the sooner a person can get to hospital after a stroke, the sooner the right treatment can be received, which can improve survival and help recovery."

Spider venom may offer stroke therapy - BBC News

 

[yiostheoy]

INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW........................


Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue




I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!


STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.


My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree.

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
Seriously..

Please read:
It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said 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

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

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.

Now 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 and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

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

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.




A friend hooked me up with this information and I wanted to help paoo it on

If you are having a stroke there is nothing anyone can do for you except make you comfortable on the floor.

They need to call 9-1-1 and the ambulance needs to get you to a hospital.

If you can't tell if it is a stroke then it is not a really bad stroke.

If you suddenly can't remember things that is either a stroke or a concussion -- same difference.

If you are waiting for an ambulance and the victim stops breathing, you need to check for heartbeat. If there is no heartbeat then you need to start CPR.

After 8 compressions you need to give 2 breaths of air mouth to mouth.

Then keep going 8 to 2 to 8 to 2 until the ambulance gets there and takes over.

If there IS a heartbeat still then you need to give mouth to mouth respiration nonstop until the ambulance gets there. And you still need to check periodically for a heartbeat. If the heartbeat stops then start the compressions too.

 

[yiostheoy]

Australian Funnel Web Spider venom may offer stroke therapy...

Spider venom may offer stroke therapy
Mon, 20 Mar 2017 - Protein extracted from funnel webs may help minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke.

Scientists found a single dose of the protein Hi1a worked on lab rats. They said it showed "great promise as a future stroke treatment" but had not yet been tested in human trials. The Stroke Association said the research was at its early stages but it would "welcome any treatment that has the potential to reduce the damage caused by stroke". The researchers, from the University of Queensland and Monash University, travelled to Fraser Island in Australia to hunt for and capture three potentially deadly Australian funnel web spiders. They then took the spiders back to their laboratory "for milking". This involved coaxing the spider to release its venom, which can then be sucked up using pipettes. The scientists honed in on a protein in the venom and recreated a version of it in their lab. They then injected this Hi1a into the lab rats.

Funnel web spiders are milked using a pipette that sucks up their venom​

* A stroke is a brain attack that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or there is bleeding on the brain
* Every two seconds, someone in the world will have a stroke
* Almost 17 million people who had never had a stroke before had one in 2010
* Stroke is the second most common cause of death, causing about 6.7 million deaths each year, one every five seconds
* Almost one in every eight deaths is caused by stroke
* The burden of stroke-related illness, disability and early death is set to double within the next 15 years

They found that the protein blocked acid-sensing ion channels in the brain - something the researchers say are key drivers of brain damage after stroke. Prof Glenn King, who led the research, said the protein showed "great promise as a future stroke treatment". "We believe that we have, for the first time, found a way to minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke. "Hi1a even provides some protection to the core brain region most affected by oxygen deprivation, which is generally considered unrecoverable due to the rapid cell death caused by stroke." The research was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Researchers say the protein "provides exceptional levels of protection for eight hours after stroke onset"​

Dr Kate Holmes, deputy director for Research at the Stroke Association, said: "We do not have an accurate picture of what happens in human brains from this research, therefore, it is currently unknown if this could be a successful treatment option for humans in the future. "We welcome any treatment that has the potential to reduce the damage caused by stroke, particularly if this can benefit people who are unable to arrive at hospital quickly. "Current treatments must be given in half this time period, and it is too early for us to know if this research can offer an alternative for stroke patients. "We urge for stroke to be treated as an emergency - the sooner a person can get to hospital after a stroke, the sooner the right treatment can be received, which can improve survival and help recovery."

Spider venom may offer stroke therapy - BBC News

So why did you bump this again?

The spider story?

 

[waltky]

Granny gave me a phrenology exam...

... an' felt the bumps on m' head.

 

[yiostheoy]

Granny gave me a phrenology exam...

... an' felt the bumps on m' head.

Prolly from numerous concussions from playing football without a helmet.

 

[Joanimaroni]

One of the first warning of a stroke is a TIA....transient ischemic attack. Sudden loss of blood flow to brain. Last a few seconds to a minute. Seek care immediately.

 

[yiostheoy]

I don't like to play doctor anymore.

But I can play EMT when needed. For scuba those of us who became divemasters and instructors had to learn EMT until we could do it in our sleep.

Step 1 -- evaluate the circumstances and make sure you are not stepping into a danger area to rescue the injured such as electrical wire down, dangerous traffic, or active shooter.

Step 2 -- move the victim if necessary for his/her safety but if not necessary leave them where they are.

Step 3 -- check for bleeding. Blood supply is limited and it cannot be wasted so it is the highest priority. For combat wounds this is true too. If there is bleeding then stop it and wrap or tourniquet it.

Step 4 -- check for heartbeat. Obviously if there is bleeding there must be heartbeat. If no bleeding then check for a pulse at the neck. If no pulse then begin CPR contractions on the chest. Do 8 of these.

Step 5 -- if there is a heartbeat/pulse then check for breathing. If no breathing then start mouth to mouth respiration. Alternate 2 of these with 8 compressions if also needing compressions.

Continue this until help arrives. Don't stop even though the victim looks dead.

If the victim is dead and cold then you are too late.

If the victim is dead and warm go ahead with CPR and mouth to mouth respiration.

 

[yiostheoy]

In the case of a stroke attack, the victim will normally be breathing at least shallowly and the heartbeat will be weak but present. If not, just follow the above procedures from 1 to 5 as usual for any emergency where a person is down.

 

[yiostheoy]

In the case of a heart attack, the victim may or may not have a heartbeat. CPR chest compressions will need to be started right away if no discernable heartbeat.

If the heartbeat is weak then don't do CPR on the chest, just let the heart beat as is it. Chest compressions could interfere with the heartbeat. You could make things worse with compressions if there IS a heartbeat of any kind.

Any time you are doing chest compressions you will also need to be doing mouth to mouth respiration, because nobody breathes on their own if their heart is not beating.

If their heart is beating but their breathing is really shallow or interrupted, then proceed to give mouth to mouth respiration.

 

[Joanimaroni]

I don't like to play doctor anymore.

But I can play EMT when needed. For scuba those of us who became divemasters and instructors had to learn EMT until we could do it in our sleep.

Step 1 -- evaluate the circumstances and make sure you are not stepping into a danger area to rescue the injured such as electrical wire down, dangerous traffic, or active shooter.

Step 2 -- move the victim if necessary for his/her safety but if not necessary leave them where they are.

Step 3 -- check for bleeding. Blood supply is limited and it cannot be wasted so it is the highest priority. For combat wounds this is true too. If there is bleeding then stop it and wrap or tourniquet it.

Step 4 -- check for heartbeat. Obviously if there is bleeding there must be heartbeat. If no bleeding then check for a pulse at the neck. If no pulse then begin CPR contractions on the chest. Do 8 of these.

Step 5 -- if there is a heartbeat/pulse then check for breathing. If no breathing then start mouth to mouth respiration. Alternate 2 of these with 8 compressions if also needing compressions.

Continue this until help arrives. Don't stop even though the victim looks dead.

If the victim is dead and cold then you are too late.

If the victim is dead and warm go ahead with CPR and mouth to mouth respiration.

Give them the benefit of the doubt!