Experts use the acronym FAST to remind people how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do. FAST stands for: Face (seeing if the face droops), Arms (seeing if one arm is weaker), Speech (listening for slurred or unusual words), and Time (every minute counts, so call 911 ...
An easy-to-use acronym, BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time), is gaining in popularity for rapid screening of patients for signs and symptoms of stroke that would otherwise be missed by using the more familiar FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym alone. This article des...
Vision problems in one or both eyes The easy-to-remember acronym that medical professionals use to identify if an individual is suffering a stroke is FAST. FAST stands for: Face:Ask the loved one to smile. Notice if there is facial drooping on one side of the face. Arm:Ask the loved o...
"Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency" which used to go under the acronym FAT but now uses to the less objectionable FAccT. Microsoft has a group focused on "Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics" (FATE). In this section, we'll use "FAccT" to refer to the concepts of ...