Elderly man reported with sudden arm weakness and stroke symptoms, Davenport IA
Medical EmergencyMedical team responded to a home near North Concord Street for an elderly man experiencing sudden weakness in both arms and inability to stand. The patient is alert and showing signs of a possible stroke. Medical personnel established an IV and monitored vital signs. The patient has a history of hypertension and a pacemaker.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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(name withheld) Is this the line, I'm only named Males 13 inbound.
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Finally, go ahead.
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Smolian abel to facility ALS at this time with an 88-year-old male coming from home today.
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Chief McClain is going to be bilateral weakness in his arms.
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Started about 10 minutes ago.
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He said he sat down on the ground and wasn't able to get up.
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He says he did not fall.
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Current vital signs for you, I got a pace for them on the monitor with R886,
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Pressure 17, normal unlabored.
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That's 3 to 2 is 94% on room air with the blood pressure of 191 over 906.
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Blood sugar 181.
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He does have a history of hypertension and he's got pacemaker.
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I've got a 20-gauge IV established in the left hand.
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He was negative on the fast exam.
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AT80, you guys, is going to be about five minutes.
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Do you have any questions?
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Is the patient on blood centers?
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He is.
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The patient is alert and oriented?
01:17
Yes, patient is alerted an orient.
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No further questions.
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Room time and arrival, line I clear.
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Davenport Engine 7 Fast Track EMS near North Concord Street, Unit 303
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Navajo 7 from dispatch.
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Go ahead.
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Take a mate, Cappy, the call for near North Concord.
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104 right around.
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10FRV unit 303.
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For a stroke.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Concord St, Davenport, IA 52806
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