New Information About Early Stroke Recognition ~ Trasylol Related Information
As an attorney for many stroke victims, I know that doctors preach early detection of a stroke to improve chances of recovery. The popular web site Medical News Today reports again on May 30, 2008 that every minute a stroke goes undected is critical time lost for the doctors who know how to help. Early detection can greatly improve recovery or prevent death. This is important information that family members and loved ones can use to help.
Trasylol (a drug injected during surgery) has been associated with an increased risk of kidney failure, stroke and other serious adverse events. Trasylol is an anti-bleeding drug given right before surgery for mitigating the need for blood transfusions. It was used primarily in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery but may been given in other surgeries in which there was a high risk for blood loss. Most patients given Trasylol do not know they are given this drug.
Injury attorney David Payne in Missouri is interested in talking with people who believe they may have a Trasylol claim due to kidney failure, renal damage or stroke. Many victims don't know they took Trasylol due it is not an over-the-counter prescription, but rather administered during surgery.
THIS INFORMATION MAY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE, PERHAPS SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT.
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters . . . S.T.R.
Some neurologist report that if a stroke victim is given necessary care within 3 hours
the effects of the stroke may be totally reversed... totally . However, getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE EARLY
Symptoms of a stroke are sometimes difficult to identify. Some doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
#1 - S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
#2 - T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today)
#3 - R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If there is any trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
Another sign: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke.
