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1
Q

What does FAST stand for?

A

Face

Arms

Speech

Time

2
Q

What is the PPV of FAST?

A

78%

3
Q

What is the medical professionals tool for assessing for stroke (that is similar to FAST)?

A

The ROSIER Score.

4
Q

What should you exclude first in the ROSIER score?

A

Hypoglycaemia

5
Q

How do you summarise and use the ROSIER score?

A

If it is >0 then a stroke is likely

6
Q

What are the components of the ROSIER score and how are they interpreted?

A
  • Loss of consciousness or syncope = -1 point
  • Seizure acitivty = -1 point
  • New, acute onset of: (+1 point for each)
    • asymmetric facial weakness
    • asymmetric arm weakness
    • asymmetric leg weakness
    • speech disturbance
    • visual field defect