Or FAST VAN if you want to be a first aid nerd.
V - visual disturbance
A - aphasia
N - neglect (of use of body parts they would otherwise probably be using)
This must be new because I have been first aid trained since I was 5… I spent many recent years without renewing my certification, and I’ve heard of FAST, I’ve never heard of VAN, either independently or as an addition to fast.
Actual signs of a stroke for those who want to or should know: the acronym is FAST- face, arm, speech, time to call 911.
Or FAST VAN if you want to be a first aid nerd.
V - visual disturbance
A - aphasia
N - neglect (of use of body parts they would otherwise probably be using)
This must be new because I have been first aid trained since I was 5… I spent many recent years without renewing my certification, and I’ve heard of FAST, I’ve never heard of VAN, either independently or as an addition to fast.