Medical crew assists man after apparent TIA near St Paul St, Baltimore MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded near St Paul St in Baltimore for an elderly man who experienced slurred speech and word-finding difficulty, consistent with a possible transient ischemic attack. The symptoms had resolved upon arrival, and although advised of stroke risk, the man declined hospital transport.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Baltimore County Medic 117 currently on scene at Mercy Hospital with an 82-year-old male.
00:07
Patient was down at Mass.
00:10
Said he had an episode where his speech became slurred and he was having trouble finding words.
00:17
Now feels okay.
00:19
He's back at his baseline.
00:21
The episode lasted about an hour or so.
00:24
It started around 10 o'clock.
00:25
He has a history of TIA, is on medication, and does not want to go to the hospital.
00:32
I tell him that we recommend going because the risk of having a stroke is likely.
00:41
Blood pressure is 130 over 70, heart rate 90.
00:45
Heart rate 84, oxygen saturation 96 percent on room air, blood sugar 146.
00:53
Patient is highly alert and oriented.
00:55
Stroke assessment is negative.
00:58
Lambs are zero.
01:00
He is wishing to refuse.
01:03
Thank you.
01:05
Appreciate that.
01:06
Can he hear me?
01:09
That's correct. He can hear you.
01:11
All symptoms have resolved.
01:19
Okay, thanks.
01:20
They note concern about his decision to refuse care.
01:28
They acknowledge that refusal is his decision.
01:38
They emphasize maintaining safety despite refusal.
01:48
Family member just arrived.
01:52
They plan to see if he can be convinced to come in for another consultation.
01:58
For now, it will be a refusal.
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Location mentioned:
St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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