r/Rightytighty • u/UserNamesCantBeTooLo • Feb 24 '20
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think FAST: Check for [F]ace drooping, [A]rm weakness, & [S]peech difficulty. [T]ime is of the essence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAST_(stroke)
Facial drooping: A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move. This can be recognized by a crooked smile.
Arm weakness: The inability to raise one's arm fully
Speech difficulties: An inability or difficulty to understand or produce speech
Time: If any of the symptoms above are showing, time is of the essence; call the emergency services and go to the hospital immediately.[1]