TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Like heart attacks, strokes can kill, but they can also leave the victim/casualty with a debilitating handicap.
As with all major incidents - prompt action saves lives!
This lesson will introduce a stroke and how treatment should be applied.
As with all major incidents - prompt action saves lives!
This lesson will introduce a stroke and how treatment should be applied.
OBJECTIVES .
The objectives to learn how to recognise and treat a stroke in order to minimise the impact on the casualty.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
Strokes are a killer an prompt action can prevent longterm care or loss of life.
Remember victims suffer - numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking and severe headaches.
Remember victims suffer - numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking and severe headaches.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat someone who has severe angina.