Stroke alert at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported an elderly man experiencing apparent stroke symptoms, including right-side weakness and speech difficulty, to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. EKG readings showed abnormalities but did not meet criteria for a confirmed cardiac event.
Audio|Heard on: Lee FL Hospital Group Calls
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01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Rescue 104 is en route with a 70-year-old male.
00:04
This is the stroke alert patient.
00:06
This patient was last normal at approximately 8:40.
00:13
Patient was found on the ground with right-side weakness and inability to speak.
00:19
The patient currently has a heart rate of 101, FBO2 of 95,
00:26
blood pressure of 123 over 77,
00:30
and a blood sugar of 92.
00:33
Patient is not on blood thinners that we are aware of; should be there in five to ten minutes, copy.
00:41
Clear on arrival.
00:44
Gulf Coast, Rescue 104.
00:48
All right. Go ahead.
00:51
Rescue 104,
00:52
we just called; we're en route with a stroke alert, transmitted two EKGs.
00:57
They're abnormal.
00:59
Station, the EKG shows possible ischemia but does not meet criteria for a STEMI.
01:06
It's a doctor transfer.
01:11
What is the patient's skin?
01:16
Sorry, can't repeat.
01:19
Never mind.
01:22
All right, we'll stop the stroke set.
01:26
We'll repeat EKG when you get here.
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Location mentioned:
Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
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