Stroke

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or gets blocked + causes brain damage. There are lots of causes for stokes including hypertension during stressful situation

Question 2

Signs

Answer 2

rapidly alternated level of consciousness

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

paralysis of one side of the face (F), (A) unable to raise arms, (S) inability to speak. loss of sensation. (T) time to call 999

Question 4

Action

Answer 4

place the patient in recovery position, administer oxygen + call an ambulance