Paramedics transport elderly man with stroke symptoms, Jackson CA
A paramedic unit is transporting a 67-year-old man to Sutter Amador Hospital with symptoms of a possible stroke. He has blurred speech and facial droop on the right side. The patient has a history of COPD and a left arm amputation. His condition is stable with normal vital signs for his medical background. There is no evidence of external trauma or crime.
Audio|Source: El Dorado and Amador Counties Public Safety
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This is Medic 1 coming in Code 3[1] ALS[2]. This will be a stroke alert. On board, I have a 67-year-old male.
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He is AMO4 TCS15. She complained this morning of some blurred speech, possible right-side of facial droop.
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Equal strength in all extremities. He does have a left-arm amputation. What his other extremities are great.
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No neglect anywhere.
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Unknown lasting normal time, but patient states he didn't start to feel weird until this morning.
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And he was seen in the clinic around 11, 11 this morning.
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Last of the vital signs I have is a heart rate of 86. Blood pressure 100 over 60. Respirations are 18.
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FCO2 on room air is 93%. This is baseline due to COPD for the patient.
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Blood sugar 150, temperature 98.1.
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I'm going to see you in about 8 minutes. He does have a 20 gauge in the right AC.
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Copy. Did you say 8 minutes?
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Affirmative 08.
Police codes explained
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Code 3: Emergency response with lights and sirens.
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ALS: Advanced Life Support (medical response level)
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Near Mission Blvd, Jackson, CA 95642
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