Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2:19 p.m.
The Neurology Institute, Department of Medical Services warns the public to be aware. Symptoms of stroke To reduce the occurrence of paralysis, paralysis, or death from a stroke. If you have difficulty speaking, your mouth droops, or your arms and legs cannot lift up. or acute neurological changes You should see a doctor immediately. It will help reduce disability or death.
Dr. Sakarn Bunnag, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services Said that cerebrovascular disease is more common among the elderly. or people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure heart arrhythmia High blood fat, obesity, people who lack exercise, smokers, and drug users. The patient will have symptoms of neurological abnormalities immediately. Or it occurs suddenly, such as symptoms of weakness in one half of the arms and legs, numbness in one half, face distorted, mouth distorted, speech not clear, difficulty speaking, or incomprehension. Sudden double vision symptoms abnormal consciousness or have a neurological disorder that occurs suddenly or suddenly The patient or relative should rush to the nearest hospital immediately. Or call the hotline 1669 to request advice or assistance. Because of how quickly the patient gets to the hospital. It will increase your chance of survival. and reduce the incidence of disability as well
Dr. Thanin Wechachapinan, Director of the Neurology Institute Added that Currently, there is a stroke network covering all areas throughout Thailand. Both small and large government hospitals, private hospitals university hospital Able to provide standard care to stroke patients, whether they are stenosis, blockage, or rupture. by patients who have symptoms of stroke and come in for timely examination and treatment There will be a physical examination and brain CT scan. If it is found that it is a type of arterial narrowing or blockage that meets the criteria Will receive immediate treatment with clot-dissolving injections. And if after receiving injections to dissolve blood clots it doesn’t get better. or there are contraindications to giving injections to dissolve blood clots and it was discovered that it was a blockage of the aorta. Will be evaluated for treatment with clot removal catheter in the next order. All hospitals in the network will be able to refer patients to hospitals that have higher processing potential. So that all patients who meet the criteria receive standard treatment, no matter which region of Thailand they are in. Because every second Important for brain cells When network hospitals are ready to provide care and coordinate referrals The most important thing is People receiving services must have awareness and be able to take care of themselves or their loved ones. Reach the nearest hospital in time. Because of a stroke, the sooner you will survive, you will be free from paralysis.
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