During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ.
Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
It only takes a minute to read this-
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed an getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough.
RECOGNISING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the THREE steps. Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
1. *Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE
SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. .It is sunny out today)
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call a GP immediately and describe the symptoms.
After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.
A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE, you could save their lives.
The life saved could be your own!
Amputee Ireland goes moblie
We are now available by mobile meeting the needs of individuals more effectively.For advice and information just call 085-1543398
Fundraising
Part of the work Amputee Ireland engages in is peer-to-peer support and the production of printed information and brochures for distribution to individuals and hospitals. Money generated by the organisation helps these activities to helps amputees and their carers by supporting these activities.
If you would like to contribute to Amputee Ireland please send what you can to
The Secretary
125 Clonkeen Road
Deansgrange
Co. Dublin.
Pain Management
Amputee Ireland will hold a public meeting as follows: Topic: Pain Management Date: Wednesday 18th September Time: 8pm. Speaker: Dr. Camilus K. Power MDMBFFARCSI, FRCPI, IDICM, DPMED
Pain & Peri-operative Physician Venue: Dodder & Tolka Room Education Centre Meath & Adelaide Hospital Tallaght All members and interested parties are welcome.
Badminton
Badminton for anyone with a disability. First Sunday of every month, 1 -3 pm, Badminton Centre, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Further details from Mary Deane, 01-8332658 or mdeane@gofree.indigo.ie
Golf
Irish Amputee Golf Association was launched into world of amputee and disabled golf by An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and main Sponsor, Mr. Pat Farrell of the EBS. Further details and/or entry from Mr. Liam Flynn, Hon. Sec., 17 Dangan Park, Kimmage Road West, Dublin 12. Tel. (01) 4554423.
Mini-marathon runners do it again...
Once again our thanks goes to the marathon runners who have raised much needed funds for Amputee Ireland helping .
