When providing first aid to a person with a stroke, it is important not to miss the “golden window” – the period of time when the therapy still has an effect.
In an interview with a doctor -cardiologist Yulia Evdokimova 5-tv.ru listed the “main actions” relevant in the circumstances of saving someone who suffered from a stroke. The doctor emphasized that assistance to the victims of this dangerous condition should be provided promptly – only in this case, one can count on the effectiveness of therapeutic measures, preventing especially serious consequences.
“When the first signs of a stroke occur, the first three hours are very important – they are “ a golden window” to help a person as much as possible, ”the cardiologist stated.
The following four actions during first aid for a stroke Evdokimova called the most significant for salvation.
- First: calling an ambulance help.
- Second: help the victim to take a horizontal position (his head should be raised).
- Third: do not treat the patient yourself – do not give any medicine or water.
- Fourth: to measure blood pressure, its indicators will need to be transferred to the doctors who arrived on the call.
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Julia Evdokimova Health cardiologist