National Stroke Week – Speed Saves
This year’s theme asks Australians to understand the impact time has on a stroke. A speedy reaction
not only influences the treatment available to a person having a stroke but also their recovery. Most
treatments for stroke are time sensitive so it is important we Think F.A.S.T. and Act FAST!
What is FAST?
The F.A.S.T. test is the easiest way to recognise the signs of stroke.
F – Face – Has their mouth drooped?
A – Arms – Can they lift both arms?
S – Speech – Is their speech slurred?
T – Time – Time is critical. Call 000 NOW.
We recommend the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke.
How you can help
To make it easy for you to join us in helping fellow Australians recognise the signs of stroke and the
necessity to act quickly, we’ve put together key messages and statistics to share through your social
media channels.
Content to share for: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
5 reasons speed matters with stroke tweets
1. A stroke is a medical emergency. Make sure you know the signs of stroke and act
F.A.S.T.
Only 50% AU know signs of stroke. 10% couldn’t identify stroke right in front of them
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
Aussies risking death or serious disability if they don’t know the signs of #stroke
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
Be a life saver – know the signs of #stroke http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
2. Stroke attacks the brain at an alarming rate. ONE minute = 1.9 million brain cells lost.
#stroke is a medical emergency which requires urgent medical treatment http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4
#fightstroke #strokeweek
Only 5 minutes without oxygen can cause permanent brain damage. Get treatment quick!
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #strokeweek #fightstroke
3. Call an ambulance. Don’t risk driving yourself. It’s the fastest and safest way to transport
someone having a stroke. The paramedics will also prepare the hospital
If you think someone is suffering a #stroke call 000 immediately http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke
#strokeweek
What to do while you wait for an ambulance http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
#stroke is a medical emergency which requires urgent medical treatment. Call 000
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
Getting a person with stroke to an emergency department as fast as possible is vital
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
4. Most treatments for stroke are time sensitive and can improve a person’s chance of
survival and recovery. Breakthrough new stroke treatments such as clot busting
medicine can only be administered within the first four hours after a stroke.
More brain can be saved from dying the sooner you get vital treatment http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4
#fightstroke #strokeweek
Every minute during a stroke more brain is dying – quicker you treat, more brain can be saved
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #strokeweek
5. The F.A.S.T. test is the easiest way to recognise the signs of stroke.
The F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke
http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
Note: Here is our Twitter handle to include in your tweets @strokefdn
Facebook and Instagram
Strokes are one of Australia’s biggest killers, yet many people don’t know a stroke is a ‘brain attack’, and
they don’t know how to spot one.
More of your brain can be saved if stroke is detected quickly, and treatment received immediately. If not
treated rapidly, your abilities and productive life can be lost. Your brain is your most prized possession –
guard it with your life! http://bit.ly/2aLMCi4 #fightstroke #strokeweek
There’s more…..
We have put together a Twibbon and some other tweets for you to use during Stroke Week. They
include fun brain facts, and Australian stats around stroke.
Add a Twibbon to your Facebook or Twitter profile image click here.
Fun Brain facts tweets
The average brain is believed to generate around 50,000 thoughts per day #strokeweek
Brain information moves between 1 mph and 268 miles per hour, faster than Formula 1 race cars top
speed 240 mph #strokeweek
Speed. Information can be processed as slowly as 0.5 meters/sec or as fast as 120 meters/sec
#strokeweek
Belief we only use 10% of our brain is false, every part of the brain has a known function #strokeweek
Why can’t you tickle yourself? Your brain distinguishes between unexpected touch & your own touch
#strokeweek
Stroke in numbers tweets
Each year there are 50,000 new and recurrent strokes in Australia– that’s 1,000 strokes every week
#strokeweek
1 in 6 people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime #strokeweek
A stroke occurs every 10 minutes #strokeweek
Stroke kills more women than breast cancer, and more men than prostate cancer #strokeweek
Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer after heart disease #strokeweek
Thank you for your support during Stroke Week 2016, and assisting us in the fight against
stroke.
The Stroke Week Team