Tuesday, December 27, 2011

ems assessment tip - patient assessment

it is crucial to determine the exact time of onset of the first sign of weakness, slurred speech, numbness, paralyssis, facial droop, or other signs of stroke and report it to the emeegency deparrment. you may be the only person who can collect this vital information at the scene from relatives, friends, or bystander. it may make a critical differen e in stroke and cardiac treatment once at the hospital.

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