Know the Signs of a Stroke - Life Flight Eagle Code STROKE During Lockdown

Join me with my guest, Matt Doherty from Life Flight Eagle, as we talk about the signs of a stroke, and what is happening to people who are ignoring the signs because they're too anxious to go to the doctor during COVID-19. Listen to your body and seek help if you are feeling any stroke or heart attack symptoms! The “Golden Hour” for Stroke care. Time is of the essence

Just remember F.A.ST. It stands for FACE, ARM, SPEECH, TIME and the main things to look for:

· Face drooping — Is one side of the face dropping? Look at their eye, cheek or lips to check for any unusual asymmetry or droopiness.

· Arm weakness — Is the person experiencing arm weakness? Ask them to raise both arms to shoulder height and check for one arm that seems lower than the other.

· Slurred speech — Is the person’s speech slurred, or are they speaking in an unintelligible way?

· Time to call 911 — It’s time to call 911 or your local emergency services. Be sure to tell them you think it’s a stroke.