Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)
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Outline
FAST
- F-Facial weakness or drooping
- A-Arm drift
- S-Speech slurred or altered
- T-Time symptoms started – call 911!
Description
Quick focused assessment to identify patients with a possible stroke
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