4 First Aid For Stroke What to Do

Many people already know that a stroke is a sudden attack and makes anyone panic and fear when they see it. Why do strokes occur, and how should first aid for a stroke be done correctly?

A stroke occurs due to a blockage in blood flow to the brain. This causes damage and health problems due to the rupture of existing blood vessels, and then it will disrupt brain function either wholly or partially.

First aid for stroke needs to be socialized because this condition is critical and threatens the sufferer's life. Slow handling will certainly be fatal, especially if a sudden stroke can happen anywhere without being noticed.

Ilustration : how to do first aid for a stroke.

Why is first aid for stroke essential? Of course, the death of brain cells occurs slowly over time. The longer a patient gets help, the more severe the damage to his brain. You should know how to do first aid for a stroke, includes:

1. Confirm the Patient's Condition. The first way is to control yourself, so you don't panic by trying to be calm and think positively. After that, continue to ensure the patient's conscious or unconscious condition. Of course, this is very important for you to take the next action.
   
   If the patient is still conscious, you will need to position him correctly, loosening the clothing so that the patient does not suffocate. Give warm clothes if the patient is cold. Do not provide food and drink. Make sure there is no substance or anything in the mouth and call the medical team immediately.
   
   What can be done if the patient we are treating is unconscious? Waiting for the medical team may take a long time. Try to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) calmly and make an emergency call for an ambulance.
   
   
2. Confirm the existing symptoms with FAST. Some sudden attacks may not be a stroke. Some other diseases, such as seizures, also have similarities. Therefore, you have to determine whether it is a stroke with the F.A.S.T. method.
1. Faces. Make sure the condition of the stroke patient's face is normal or not, whether he can still move, feels numb, or has a decrease in the side of his face.
2. Arms. Instruct the patient to raise both arms, and you must ensure that both arms are raised equally, nothing lower.
3. Speeches. Invite the patient to communicate in a relaxed manner and watch the response occur. If the patient's pronunciation is still good and connected when spoken to, the patient has not had a stroke.
4. Time. If the patient under examination appears to be experiencing symptoms of a stroke, you must immediately seek help and contact the medical team.
   
   
3. Improve Their Position. If there are people experiencing symptoms of a minor stroke, make sure they lie down in a comfortable and safe position.
   
   Ideally, the patient lies on one side with the head slightly raised and propped up. This makes it easier if they suddenly vomit, so they don't choke.
   
   
4. Call Emergency or Ambulance. This first aid for a stroke is very important. Some people fear and panic when they see someone having a sudden stroke. 
   
   There may be a lack of knowledge and courage in this area and then worry that worse things will happen. The best way to take it is, of course, to call an ambulance.

Stroke is a disease that affects many people in the world. Stroke can be very dangerous if the symptoms are not known and how to do first aid for stroke. Hopefully, the 4 ways above can help you. 

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