Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

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FAST

  • F-Facial weakness or drooping
  • A-Arm drift
  • S-Speech slurred or altered
  • T-Time symptoms started – call 911!

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Quick focused assessment to identify patients with a possible stroke

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