Up to 40% of stroke survivors become disabled as a result. Such gloomy statistics indicate not only the severity of the disease, but also how much time the first aid was provided. In a stroke, patients with whom it was offered during the so-called therapeutic window (first 3 hours) are more likely to recover completely.
Types of Stroke
A stroke is a violation of cerebral circulation, which entails damage to brain tissue. There are 2 types of this disease: cerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke) and cerebral vascular blockage with a blood clot (ischemic stroke). The prognosis for inpatient treatment in both the first and second cases of the disease is more favorable. Therefore, abandoning it is dangerous!
Symptoms of a Stroke
Consider the manifestations that should encourage others to provide the necessary assistance as soon as possible. With hemorrhagic strokes, for example, a sharp appearance of a headache is possible. Often patients even have a sensation of a sudden blow to the head. First aid for strokes can be provided not only by doctors, but also by family members and just witnesses of such an attack.
Also, the onset of this disease is accompanied by vomiting, dizziness, loss or confusion, convulsions, weakness and loss of sensation in the arm and leg on one side. The mouth is distorted, a loss of ability to understand and pronounce words may develop, and vision is impaired.
All this requires immediate assistance. At the same time, it should be before the doctors arrive.
First aid for strokes before the ambulance arrives
First, the classic actions that the doctors suggest performing before the arrival of the ambulance (it must be called immediately) will be listed.
Provide unhindered air flow to the victim.
Do not move the patient! Leave it where it all happened.
Place pillows or folded clothes under your head, unfastening the belt and upper buttons of clothing on a sore spot. Take dentures out of his mouth.
When vomiting, turn his head to the side, carefully cleaning the oral cavity with a dry cloth to avoid getting vomit in the airways.
Put something cold on the patient’s head from the side opposite to the numb limbs.
Do not let him get up or drink any medicine (with the exception of Glycine and Piracetam, which have no side effects).
If convulsions occur in the patient’s mouth, insert a wand wrapped in a scarf and hold his head turned to the side, not forgetting to wipe the foam.
When you stop breathing, start an indirect heart massage and do artificial respiration before the ambulance arrives.
First aid for strokes. Chinese medicine
This option also involves an immediate call to the medical team. And they do not advise transferring the patient to another place, so as not to harm him. You just need to take a new syringe or a needle sterilized over the fire and pierce the pillow of each of the 10 fingers of the victim’s hands anywhere. The main thing is to achieve the appearance of blood. These actions will lead to the patient waking up.
If his mouth is distorted, it is necessary to massage his ears so that they turn red, and 2 times prick their earlobes, also achieving the appearance of blood. This will help align the mouth, and the patient - finally come to his senses.
As you can see, this first aid for strokes is fully compatible with its classic version.
Be healthy!