BEFAST Survey Step-By-Step ID Badge Card | Pocket Paramedic Flashcard | Assessment Aid for Paramedics and Students

Stay ready to quickly identify stroke symptoms with the BEFAST Step-by-step Pocket Paramedic Flashcard. This essential flashcard is designed for paramedics, students, and healthcare professionals, providing a concise yet thorough guide to the BEFAST mnemonic used for stroke and TIA assessment. With step-by-step notes, example questions, and practical hints, this card ensures you're always prepared to assess for signs of stroke quickly and accurately.

Key Features

• Step-by-step Breakdown of the BEFAST Mnemonic:
• B: Balance – “Is the patient experiencing sudden loss of balance or coordination?”
• E: Eyes – “Is there sudden blurred vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes?”
• F: Face – “Does one side of the face droop when smiling?”
• A: Arms – “Can the patient raise both arms? Does one drift downwards?”
• S: Speech – “Is their speech slurred or strange? Can they repeat a simple sentence?”
• T: Time – “Note the time symptoms began and call emergency services immediately.”
• Helpful Hints: The card includes key points and practical hints to ensure you quickly identify potential symptoms and act fast, maximizing patient outcomes.
• Pocket-sized Design: At 54mm x 86mm (standard bank card size and thickness), this flashcard is perfectly designed to be carried with your ID badge or lanyard, offering quick reference in emergencies.
• ISO-7810 Quality: Crafted to ISO-7810 standards, this card is made from durable 100% plastic with a protective overlay, ensuring it holds up in demanding environments.
• Easy Attachment: Includes a 1.5cm hole for convenient attachment to badge holders, reels, or lanyards (not included).

Why You’ll Love It
This BEFAST Step-by-step Flashcard is a crucial tool for paramedics, students, and any healthcare professionals needing a reliable stroke assessment guide. It ensures rapid identification of stroke symptoms using a clear mnemonic approach. Small, durable, and portable, it's an ideal tool for daily use and quick emergency reference.

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the content of these flashcards is accurate. However, no responsibility will be taken for any inaccuracies, omissions, or errors. The information provided is for general reference and does not replace professional medical training. National clinical guidelines may vary, so please check with your organization's protocols.

Copyright Notice
These flashcards are for personal use only. By purchasing this card, you agree not to post versions online, distribute the content, alter images or text, or resell them for commercial purposes. All rights reserved ©Star Resources 2024.