Man treated for possible stroke at Funkstown Legion, Funkstown MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 64-year-old man from the Funkstown American Legion after a possible minor stroke. He showed slurred speech and trouble walking but was alert. Alcohol consumption was reported by the man and witnesses. Medical evaluation was conducted en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Washington MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Hey (name withheld), it's (name withheld) on 752.
00:03
Inbound to your facility priority two transporting a 64-year-old male patient from the Funkstown American Legion.
00:11
I'm not designating this patient as stroke alert.
00:14
I'm going to leave that up to you guys.
00:16
Story sounds like maybe possible TIA.
00:20
But both the patient and all bystanders reporting had consumed some alcohol.
00:26
They report that the patient had a sudden onset of an episode where he could not speak and could not walk well.
00:33
He was assisted outside to a vehicle, and that's where we found him.
00:37
We found him alert with slightly slurred speech and the odor of alcohol on his breath.
00:42
Stroke scale is negative.
00:43
He's able to speak with slightly slurred speech and an abnormal gait.
00:47
Denies dizziness or visual disturbances.
00:51
And stroke scale is negative.
00:57
They report that he was unable to speak prior to us arriving and that his last known well time was approximately 2015.
01:05
Current vitals are a heart rate of 66, sinus rhythm on the monitor, O2 saturation 98 percent on room air.
01:14
Last recorded blood pressure is 125 over 74, blood glucose level was 119.
01:19
We have an IV established, we're not requesting any orders.
01:22
We have about a five-minute ETA.
01:24
Do you have any questions or restrictions?
01:27
For the questions, we'll see you on arrival.
01:31
Thank you, (name withheld).
01:32
Seven hundred and fifty-two is clear.
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Location mentioned:
N Westside Ave, Funkstown, MD 21734
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