arlo 0 #1 November 15, 2005 if you want to get to the ASS part, skip to the bottom...no pun intended http://strokeconference.americanheart.org/portal/strokeconference/sc/release22003 How to Recognize a Stroke Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. A stroke victim may suffer permanent brain damage when people fail to recognize what's happening. Now, doctors say any bystander can recognize a stroke, simply by asking three questions: 1. ask the individual to smile. 2. ask him or her to raise both arms. 3. ask the person to speak a simple sentence. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately, and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Researchers are urging the general public to learn to ask these three questions quickly, to someone they suspect of having a stroke. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of a stroke, and prevent permanent brain damage. ============================= i'll throw my own personal twist on this one. remember your piece of ASS: Arms (raise them) Smile (have them smile) Speak Simple Sentence (i.e. the weather is nice) if you can't get ASS from the person, then call 911 because they may be having a stroke. it just seems that ASS is easy to remember because people are always looking for it. and hey, it could save someone's life in the process. seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #2 November 15, 2005 if you can't get ASS from the person, *** Arlo, will you come save my life???!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #3 November 15, 2005 did this turn into a geriatric care board? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #4 November 15, 2005 yes. didn't you get the memo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #5 November 15, 2005 Quotedid this turn into a geriatric care board? Younger people have strokes too. My coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. This tip might have helped. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #6 November 15, 2005 Just add another "S" for savings You should add another "S" for sudden onset. Sudden onset can also be characterized as symptom. So think ASSS Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 November 15, 2005 QuoteMy coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. Geez, that's only 8 years older than I am. Scary! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #8 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteMy coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. Geez, that's only 8 years older than I am. Scary! Like I said, younger people have strokes too. The faster you respond, the better a stroke victim will recover. My boss's mom started to have one, and because her husband was so attuned to her, he knew immediately that something was wrong and acted quickly. She is fully functional today with only the slightest of remaining effects. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #9 November 15, 2005 Quote Younger people have strokes too. My coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. how far do you have to stretch to say 48 is young? 48 is younger than 60, but let's face it.... you're looking at the downhill side of life by 48 and that makes you old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #10 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuote Younger people have strokes too. My coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. how far do you have to stretch to say 48 is young? 48 is younger than 60, but let's face it.... you're looking at the downhill side of life by 48 and that makes you old. 48 is certainly not geriatric. It's younger or older, but neither old nor young. By your reasoning, anyone over 39 in the US is old, based on the current US life expectancy of 77.6. Skymama, he just called you old. I say you ban him. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 November 15, 2005 Since there are many active skydivers over 40 and most of us still have living parents and grandparents, I think it's information that all of us might find useful someday.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #12 November 15, 2005 Quote By your reasoning, anyone over 39 in the US is old, based on the current US life expectancy of 77.6. This is an excellent rule of thumb. Also, if you have grandchildren, you're old. Quote Skymama, he just called you old. I say you ban him. pffft. i didn't call her old, you did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 November 15, 2005 QuoteSkymama, he just called you old. I say you ban him. Sadly, I can't ban someone for telling the truth. I got carded a couple of weeks ago though, so I haven't fallen apart quite yet.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #14 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteSkymama, he just called you old. I say you ban him. Sadly, I can't ban someone for telling the truth. I got carded a couple of weeks ago though, so I haven't fallen apart quite yet. I still think the reasoning is flawed. "Old" is relative, not absolute. So is "young". You're not green enough to be young, but you're WAY too hot to be old. I consider myself young, both because I'm only 31, and because I'm still a dumbass. I'm hoping to outgrow that some day. I think it'll happen somewhere around the time I start calling my future kid a dumbass. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #15 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteMy coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. Geez, that's only 8 years older than I am. Scary! 12 years younger than me!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 November 15, 2005 See, thanks to Arlo, j0nes might save your life someday!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #17 November 15, 2005 QuoteSince there are many active skydivers over 40... Have you joined POPS yet? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #18 November 15, 2005 damn kallend... you're older than MY DAD!!! (but only by 2 years ) -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 November 15, 2005 ... "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #20 November 15, 2005 QuoteHave you joined POPS yet? Someone gave me the t-shirt, but I haven't actually sent in my money for my card yet.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote Younger people have strokes too. My coworker's 48-year-old brother had one on Halloween and passed away yesterday. how far do you have to stretch to say 48 is young? 48 is younger than 60, but let's face it.... you're looking at the downhill side of life by 48 and that makes you old. 48 is certainly not geriatric. It's younger or older, but neither old nor young. By your reasoning, anyone over 39 in the US is old, based on the current US life expectancy of 77.6. Skymama, he just called you old. I say you ban him. According to MTV everyone over 24 is old...Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #22 November 15, 2005 Cool thing to remember, thanks. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #23 November 15, 2005 You know I doubt that the American Heart Association would appreciate that acronym being taught by instructorsDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #24 November 15, 2005 QuoteYou know I doubt that the American Heart Association would appreciate that acronym being taught by instructors Why would the American Heart Association be anything but thrilled that an average joe or two know ANYTHING about responding to a stroke victim? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #25 November 15, 2005 you said thrill and strokeDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
