What are the first steps to be taken if someone is having a stroke?

Emergencies are unpredictable. Being prepared for an emergency by learning first aid may help you grow confidence to save your loved one’s life.

If you think you or someone around you may be having a stroke,follow these steps:

• If you’re caring for someone else having a stroke, make sure they’re in a safe, comfortable position. Preferably, they should be lying on one side with their head slightly raised and supported in case they vomit.
• Check to see if they’re breathing. If they’re not breathing, perform CPR. If they’re having difficulty breathing, loosen any constrictive clothing, such as a tie or scarf.
• Talk in a calm, reassuring manner.
• Cover them with a blanket to keep them warm.
• Don’t give them anything to eat or drink.
• If the person is showing any weakness in a limb, avoid moving them.
• Observe the person carefully for any change in condition. Be prepared to tell the emergency operator about their symptoms and when they started. Be sure to mention if the person fell or hit their head.

Know the signs of a stroke:

Time is critical when a stroke occurs, Getting help FAST could reduce disability and death from stroke.

Before you can help, you need to know what to watch for.

You can learn first aid with one of the best first aid training providers in Bangalore i.e VMEDO.

VMEDO, a healthcare startup will be conducting First Aid Workshops on a monthly basis which will be delivered by a certified First Aid Trainers with all the basic first aid steps including CPR at an affordable cost.

You can call: 9343180000 to reserve your seat or visit First Aid, CPR & AED Training Bangalore | Basic Life Support | VMEDO.

Learn first aid, be prepared for emergency, Save lives.