Female patient with stroke symptoms treated en route, Rutherfordton NC
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Medical EmergencyA female patient with left-sided facial droop and high blood pressure was treated by EMS for possible stroke and transported to a medical facility.
Audio|Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I remember en route into your facility with a female, about 5-9 years old, called out for possible stroke.
00:07
The patient has left-sided facial droop.
00:13
That is the only stroke sign she has.
00:16
Pupils are equal on both sides.
00:18
At this time, her heart rate is 72, elevated on the Volta monitor.
00:22
No abnormalities were found on the EKG.
00:25
She is 96% on room air.
00:28
Last blood pressure was 207 over 92.
00:31
I got an 18 in the left AC with BGL of 241.
00:36
I should be there in about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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