World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day organized by the medical surgical nursing department on 29/10/2025 theme is "Every Minute Counts". This theme emphasizes the importance of timely action in preventing and treating strokes.

PPT Presentation on

- Understanding Stroke: Define stroke, its causes, symptoms, and risk factors.

- The Golden Hour: Explain the importance of timely medical intervention within 4.5 hours of stroke onset.

- FAST Protocol: Highlight the simple yet life-saving FAST test:

- F - Face: Is one side drooping?

- A - Arm: Is one arm weak or numb?

- S - Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?

- T - Time: Time to call emergency services immediately.

- Prevention and Management: Discuss lifestyle changes, risk factor management, and treatment options.

Poster Presentation Ideas

- Stroke Warning Signs: Create eye-catching posters highlighting FAST symptoms.

- Every Minute Counts: Emphasize the urgency of timely action with visuals and statistics.

- Stroke Prevention: Showcase lifestyle modifications and risk factor management strategies.

- Stroke Statistics: Highlight alarming stroke incidence rates, especially among young adults.

Quiz Competition Ideas

- Stroke Basics: Questions on stroke definition, causes, symptoms, and risk factors.

- FAST Protocol: Test knowledge on recognizing stroke symptoms using the FAST test.

- Stroke Prevention: Questions on lifestyle changes and risk factor management.

- Stroke Treatment: Queries on timely medical intervention, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy.

Key Messages given to students:

- Strokes are medical emergencies requiring immediate attention.

- Timely action within the golden hour (4.5 hours) is crucial for recovery.

- Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes and risk factor management.

- Recognizing FAST symptoms saves lives and prevents disability