TOGETHER
WE ARE GREATER
THAN STROKE!!!

About Stroke

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A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when the blood flow to the brain is reduced or stopped. It requires immediate medical attention.
In India,

● Stroke is the second most common cause of death.

● 18 lac stroke cases are reported every year
● 1 stroke every 40 seconds
● 1 stroke death every 4 minutes

High blood pressure
High blood pressure

Risk -25% to 50%.
Monitor BP within 120/80 mmHg

Alcohol & smoking
Alcohol & smoking

90% at stroke risk
Chance of 1 million stroke/ year
Stop drinking and smoking

Physical inactivity & Obesity
Physical inactivity & Obesity

Obesity risk - 64%.
Do 30 min exercise 5 days a week.

Diabetes
Diabetes

Risk is 2 times higher in diabetics than in non-diabetics.
Monitor your blood sugar level.

Heart disease
Heart disease

2nd commonest cause.
Take healthy fruits and vegetables, and avoid oily foods.

Stress
Stress

1 in 6 strokes are linked with depression and stress.
Practice yoga and meditation.

Recognize - F.A.S.T

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Face

Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

Arms

Can they raise both arms? Does one arm drift downward or appear weaker than the other

Speech

Is their speech slurred

Time

If you observe any one of the symptoms it’s time to dial “108”

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React

Reach

● Rapid Response for Rapid Recovery
● Time to call ambulance -108
● Locate to nearby hospital

Learn & Share

1 victim posItioning
Positioning of Victim

Left side lying position

2 Comfortable dresses
Comfortable Dressing

Check for patient comfort of the dress. If it is tight loose it

3 Check for ABC
Check for ABC

Airway - Look for an obstruction in the mouth or throat. Lift the person’s chin and tilt their head tightly
Breathing - Observe the chest wall movement
Circulation - Check for pulse

4 avoid food or liquid
Avoid Food and liquid

Avoid any solid and liquid foods at the time of stroke

5 observe the symptoms
Observe the patient's symptoms

Observe the victim and give the information to the emergency personnel

6 Reassurance the patient
Reassure the patient

If the patient is conscious, reassure that everything is safe

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