A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced . This condition causes the oxygen and food rations to the brain tissue is not fulfilled . As a result , brain cells will die in a matter of minutes .
" Allowing people with stroke who have fallen for five minutes will have an impact on people with brain damage in total , " said Dr. Frandy Susatia , SpS , neurologist Siloam Hospital Kebun Oranges , when met in the ' SOHO # BetterU : Recognize and Overcome Stroke ' in avara Lounge , Epincentrum Walk , Jl Boulevard South Epicentrum , Jakarta .
Dr. Frandy explain stroke is a medical emergency levels that must be handled in a swift and fast . Simply put , people can recognize a stroke by the method of ' soon ' is smile , movement and speech .
When asked to smile , lip corners patients who have a stroke will look slightly tilted downward so that the lips are not symmetrical with the other corner . When asked to speak and utter a simple sentence , a sentence that comes out will be felt pelo or unclear . When asked to raise his hands to the conditions palms facing up , then it can not be lifted symmetrically and simultaneously , one hand will fall and felt weak .
In addition , stroke patients will experience headaches and decreased vision or double vision . Difficulty speaking and understanding speech , loss of consciousness , and swallowing disorders also warrant concern .
" If you see these symptoms immediately contact the nearest hospital or doctor for further examination , " said Dr. Frandy .
If a stroke patient to fall or unconsciousness , which made a major step is to find a safe place that is not full and congested . Avoid items that endanger patient safety . Do not feed or drink to stroke patients .
The final step , baringkanlah patients with head on the pillow so that the head forming an angle of 30 degrees above the floor . If the patient is vomiting then tilt the body to position his cheek on the pillow .
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