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 ...

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.

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.

The BE-FAST campaign, which adds Balance and Eye symptoms, was less well-known and hindered memory recall. A stroke is a medical emergency , and recognizing symptoms quickly is critical to ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...