How To Identify Warning Signs of A Stroke

The emergency medical services (EMS) are training their paramedics to better understand the early warning signs of a stroke, in order that they are better able to support stroke victims across the country. Chances of stroke recovery can be greatly enhanced the quicker the victim receives treatment.

This is where the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stroke awareness comes in. They are implementing an ongoing stroke awareness and support campaign that aims to educate and empower the entire medical services infrastructure that may be called upon to support and treat a stroke victim. They are also aiming at educating the public to be better informed and able to identify early warning signs of stroke and corresponding stroke symptoms.The more common or frequent symptoms of stroke include:A sudden and unexplained weakness or numb feeling in the face, all down one side of the body, or in one arm or leg.A rapid loss of vision, or blurring of vision, especially in just one eye.Loss of speech, trouble talking or trouble understanding speech. Many stroke victims say they know something is happening but are unable to get the words out to tell anyone or that when they do speak, it is mumbled and undistinguishable as speech.Intense and sudden headaches for no apparent reason.Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness or sudden falls, especially with any of the other symptoms mentioned above.EMS is indeed a complete stroke support system. It includes educators, researchers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, emergency departments and their specially trained staffs, paramedic ambulances and advanced communication centers that include trained emergency medical dispatchers, who field calls for emergency assistance.Recent studies and surveys have discovered that on average, a person who had experienced a stroke waited 2 hours before calling for help. Reducing this time is vital to increasing the odds of recovering from a stroke, and that is one of the main focus points in educating people about the signs of stroke and its symptoms.The emergency services have streamlined protocols and processes for dealing with stroke victims, but it's vital that they get the call for help as quickly as possible. Paramedics have the knowledge and training to administer appropriate support to stroke victims "at the scene" which again greatly increases the chances for recovery.Paramedics are usually first on the scene, and they are able to administer treatments and support on the scene and on route to the medical department at the hospital. They can liaise with doctors and medical staff to ensure a smooth handover once the patient reaches them.The odds of stroke recovery and even survival of a stroke victim is largely dependent on how quickly they are treated, and the abilities of the medical team supporting them. Care of a stroke victim begins with the patient recognising the warnings signs and symptoms of a stroke and the various stroke symptoms, and calling the emergency services as fast as possible.