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What does the acronym SMILE stand for to know if you are having a stroke?
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∙ 12y ago
Strokes - Think FAST ...
Think:
Facial expressions (smile?)
Arm moovements (can you lift arms above head)
Speach controll (can you say "ANYTHING")
Test all three/Time to call Ambulance.
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What does the acronym FAST stand for to know if you are having a stroke?
F is facial weakness. Ask the casualty to smile, both sides should move together. A is arm weakness. Ask the casualty to raise both arms, if one or both are not moveable seek medical aid S is speech. Is the casualty able to make coherent speech. T is time. If one or more of these symptoms are present the casualty must get medical aid within 2 hours and the effects of the stroke may be reversible.
What does the acronym ICAN stand for?
There are many different possible organizations and businesses that the acronym ICAN could stand for. This acronym could stand for the International Cesarean Awareness Network. This acronym could also stand for the Independent Community Arts Network.
What is the name of letters that stand for a name?
Letters that stand for parts of a name are called initials.
What does the acronym CORNER stand for?
There is no acronym with the letters CORNER. It does not stand for anything because it does not exist. No concept or organization uses the acronym CORNER.
What does the acronym TLA stand for?
TLA is an acronym that can stand for many things. In fact, it is sometimes used to stand for "Three Letter Acronym". It can also stand for Texas Library Association, Textile Labour Association and a host of other things as well.
What does the acronym MELAS stand for?
Mitochondrial myopathy-encephalopathy-lactic acidosis-stroke syndrome.
What does the acronym FAST stand for to know if you are having a stroke?
F is facial weakness. Ask the casualty to smile, both sides should move together. A is arm weakness. Ask the casualty to raise both arms, if one or both are not moveable seek medical aid S is speech. Is the casualty able to make coherent speech. T is time. If one or more of these symptoms are present the casualty must get medical aid within 2 hours and the effects of the stroke may be reversible.
What does the acronym ICAN stand for?
There are many different possible organizations and businesses that the acronym ICAN could stand for. This acronym could stand for the International Cesarean Awareness Network. This acronym could also stand for the Independent Community Arts Network.
What is the name of letters that stand for a name?
Letters that stand for parts of a name are called initials.
What does the acronym CORNER stand for?
There is no acronym with the letters CORNER. It does not stand for anything because it does not exist. No concept or organization uses the acronym CORNER.
What is the meaning of the acronym ULAN?
ULAN is an acronym having several different meanings. It can stand for Union List of Artist Names or United Labor Agency of Nevada or Union List of African Newspapers.
What does the acronym AAW stand for?
The acronym AAW stands for Antiair Warfare.
What does the acronym AAF stand for?
The acronym AAF stands for Army Airfield.
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM Abe STAND FOR?
The acronym AB stands for Architect Building.
What does the acronym LR stand for?
The acronym LR stands for Long Range.
What does the acronym AC stand for?
The acronym AC stands for Before Meals.
What does the acronym AD stand for?
The acronym AD stands for Anno Domini.
