Elderly woman suffers possible stroke in Dresden, Dresden TN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to near Old State Route 118 in Dresden, Tennessee, to assist a 78-year-old woman showing signs of a possible stroke. She had left-side weakness, confusion, and swelling in her left leg. The patient has a history of brain cancer and congestive heart failure. Responders were asked to approach without lights or sirens.
Audio|Heard on: Weakley County Public Safety
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
EMS, we have a call near Old State Route 118.
00:05
Address is near State Route 118, heading towards Lincoln.
00:11
It's going to be for a possible stroke patient, 78-year-old female, left side weakness, history of brain cancer.
00:18
Has been seeing people who aren't there and is very confused.
00:22
Currently getting more information.
00:23
Time out's going to be 1812.
00:47
That’s near Old State Route 118.
00:57
Ten 4, near Old State Route 118.
01:02
Calls are out.
01:37
Chief complaint's going to be a possible stroke.
01:41
She has left side weakness and is very confused.
02:04
They said that she’s got left side weakness, history of brain cancer, and CHF.
02:09
They're unsure if she’s ever had a stroke before.
02:12
She has swelling on her left ankle moving up her leg.
02:19
It’s gotten progressively worse over the day.
02:22
They request no lights and sirens because it upsets the patient.
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Location mentioned:
Old SR 118, Dresden, TN 38225
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