Question

Why is FAST the appropriate acronym in the emergency drugs that are administered to have a stroke?

(Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call)

Answer 1

             FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to the need of a person having a stroke. The acronym stands for facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and time to call emrgency time.If you are having a stroke, it's critical that you get medical attention right away.Immediate treatment may minimize the long term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.Any of the signs of signs of a stroke so that the person suffering it can be treated within the vital three hours window. Also a person 2million nerve cells for every minutes they don't recieve medical treatment during a stroke, so getting to hospital early really can be a lifesaver.Nerve cells are the core component of the brain,spinal cord and central nervous system and the more that are lost, the greater the chance of slurred speech,paralysis and permanent disability.Earlier treatment result in a greater chance of recovery,a reduced likelihood of permanent disability and lesser need for extensive rehabilitation.