Elderly man taken to hospital for weakness, Arlington TX
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an 88-year-old man to Arlington Memorial Hospital after he experienced weakness, slow and slurred speech, and shortness of breath. The symptoms had reportedly been ongoing for several months. Vital signs indicated tachycardia and mild hypertension; blood sugar levels were normal. Emergency personnel performed a stroke assessment and provided oxygen support during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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AMH, this is Arlington Medic 29.
00:02
We're en route to your facility with an 88-year-old male.
00:06
Chief complaint today is going to be multiple complaints.
00:08
According to (name withheld), she stated that the patient started acting weird and slurring his words, but stated that the slurring of his words started approximately three months ago.
00:20
For us, we went ahead to do a stroke assessment and found patient to be weak all over.
00:26
Face to face he just goes like this.
00:27
Like, you just go sick and yes, he used the bathroom.
00:31
Really?
00:33
He's the annual times four GCS 15, with slow speech,
00:39
with slurred speech that is reported to be normal.
00:42
Vital signs as follows 105 heart rate showing sinus tachycardia on the moderate with frequent PVCs probably was obtained to show sinus tachycardia, first degree heart block.
00:51
SpO2 is 100%, went ahead and placed them on two patients off saying he's feeling shortness of breath.
00:56
Shortness of breath started three months prior as well.
00:59
We're breathing 18 times a minute, and tidal is going to be 30.
01:02
Blood pressure is going to be 161 over 80, 161 over 80.
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Blood sugar on scene is going to be 107.
01:08
We've attempted IV access.
01:10
Station states normally uses the saphenous site.
01:13
Our ETA is approximately five to eight minutes.
01:17
Do you have any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
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