Elderly patient transported for stroke-like symptoms, Fort Worth TX
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Fort Worth transported an elderly man to Harris Hospital after he showed stroke-like symptoms including slurred speech and facial drooping. His vital signs were stable, and he was approximately ten minutes from arrival at the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:07
Good morning, Harris Paramedic (name withheld) on Med 18.
00:10
We're out here for an 87-year-old male, probably experiencing two different symptoms.
00:16
He had stroke-like symptoms that started about 15 minutes ago but have since resolved.
00:22
We still have some slurring of speech,
00:25
and drooping of the face.
00:28
A little weakness on the left side,
00:31
primarily on the left side of the face.
00:33
We also have elevation in two three AVF with depression in five and six.
00:42
We're about 10 minutes out.
00:44
Current blood pressure is 223 over 98.
00:47
Heart rate is 60.
00:48
Breathing at about 18 times a minute.
00:49
Oxygen saturation 100% on room air with blood sugar 138.
00:53
We'll be there in about 10 minutes.
00:54
Do you have any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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