Stroke awareness is the first step toward recovery. Use the BACHAW checklist to assess risk: B stands for Body or Arm weakness, A for Appearance (facial drooping), C for Confusion during speech, H for Help/Time to act, A for Awareness of sudden numbness, and W for Warning signs like intense headaches. If any of these appear, transport the patient to a district or medical college hospital with imaging facilities. Prevention involves controlling diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension. By following BACHAW, you become a vital link in the chain of survival for stroke patients in your community.
Act Fast Against Stroke with the BACHAW Checklist
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