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Don’t sit around home "hoping"!
You are actually wasting time waiting to see if your symptoms will disappear---and putting yourself at higher risk for potential serious effects of stroke.
Don’t drive yourself to the hospital!
Some people tell us they don’t want to “bother” the rescue squad people. But what if you had additional stroke symptoms en route and caused an accident? Don’t worry about embarrassment---call 9-1-1! | Watch Video
9-1-1 means FASTER care for you!
The Lincoln paramedics begin to assess possible stroke symptoms immediately! From the minute they reach your home they can start the diagnostic process. And if you appear to have stroke symptoms they instantly call a Stroke Alert---notifying the Saint Elizabeth Emergency Department. Physicians, lab personnel, radiology personnel, and others---the stroke team---are immediately on alert to diagnose and then treat your stroke when you arrive. Beginning the minute you roll in our doors---tests and evaluations begin. A whole series of steps go into motion so if you need treatment the appropriate physician and other medical personnel are in place and ready. This is such a rapid and smooth process that you may actually be wasting time by driving yourself or having someone drive you! | Watch Video
And remember TIME lost is BRAIN lost!
Saint Elizabeth: taking stroke care to a higher level.
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