Medical emergency for elderly man with stroke symptoms, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to near Court Dr in Gastonia, North Carolina, for a 73-year-old man who suddenly developed severe headache, facial droop, and confusion. The patient was uncooperative but not violent. Medics were unable to obtain blood pressure and reported heart rate and blood glucose readings while continuing care.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is the 11 p.m.
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Rush for facility emergency traffic with a seventy-three year old male patient's last known well was 07 a.m.
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This morning.
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He is not on any blood thinners.
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He had sudden onset of severe headache and facial droop.
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He has an altered mental status.
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He is uncooperative with us at times but not violent.
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We are unable to get a blood pressure at this time.
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Heart rate is eighty-five.
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Blood glucose level is one fifty-one.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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