[NOTICE] A Long Weekend Message
On this holiday weekend, we want to take this opportunity to ensure the safety of all Canadians by increasing awareness of accidents and emergency situations that significantly increase over holiday weekends.
Statistics show that heart attacks, strokes, and motor vehicle accidents are more likely to occur during holiday seasons than any other time of year.
A reminder for you and your families to be cognizant of the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes, and the importance of calling 911 if you suspect a heart attack or stroke.
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
1. Chest Discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
2. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
4. Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, light-headedness, or unusual fatigue.
5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
What to do if you suspect a heart attack? Call 911 First. And Fast.
Stroke Warning Signs
F.A.S.T. is an acronym for the most common signs and symptoms of stroke. These signs tend to appear suddenly.
1. Face. Ask the person to smile. Does the face look uneven?
2. Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift down or is it unable to move?
3. Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does their speech sound strange? Strange speech could be slurred, the wrong words may come out, or the person is unable to speak.
Time to call 9-1-1. Paramedics are equipped with the knowledge and resources than can save lives.
We wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.
Randy Mellow
President, Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC)
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