Study supports change to FAST mnemonic for stroke Date: February 23, 2017 Source: University of Kentucky Summary: A retrospective study indicates that missed stroke diagnoses can be significantly ...

Likelihood of 911 call for stroke increased from 72% to 90% in FAST; 71% to 90% in BE-FAST. Ability to identify letters in mnemonics was higher immediately after video viewing vs. baseline.

BE-FAST is the go-to mnemonic for identifying a stroke. It stands for balance loss, eyesight changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911.

FAST vs. BE-FAST . FAST and BE-FAST are tools designed to help the public recognize stroke symptoms and get help immediately. Since knowledge and quick action are key to improving stroke outcomes ...

After viewing the video, the likelihood of calling 911 if a stroke was suspected increased in both groups (72% to 90% in FAST and 71% to 90% in BE-FAST; P < .001), with no difference between the ...

Here are some tips — and a helpful mnemonic — that might save lives. ... As May is Stroke Awareness Month, it is also an opportune time to remind readers of the acronym “BE FAST ...

It could start out as a sudden numbness or weakness in the face or difficulty speaking – even slurred speech. These are signs you could be having a stroke. “You could also have sudden t… ...

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

After watching the videos, knowledge of FAST symptoms increased to 70% in the FAST group, while the BE-FAST group had a 50% increase. The recall gap between FAST and BE-FAST persisted even 30 days ...