78-year-old man showing stroke-like symptoms in Manitou Springs

Heard on: El Paso County CO Fire Dispatch

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Dispatch 34 at destination 7.7 mi .

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One 34 . Manatee Springs Medical, 1081 , 1010 , 1011 respond (number withheld) , Via Vallecito, for a sick person.

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Time out 1138 .

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Dispatch 1011 is responding.

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If you'll remove 1010 and assign AMR, please.

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Copy 1011. Sure you're responding to (number withheld) Via Vallecito for a sick person.

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It is going to be a 78, 78 year old male, conscious and breathing.

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Advising that he had a steroid shot on Monday and by Tuesday he was feeling confused.

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There are no other symptoms.

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The RP did advise he thinks it might be a stroke, and advised that the patient is unable to touch his nose.

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We're still gathering.

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Eleven 40 .

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Eleven forty-one.

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Ten 40 . I copy.

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Show you in route. Eleven forty-two.

2026-10-28 17:34 UTC

Medical Emergency

Vía Vallecito, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Via Vallecito in Manitou Springs for a 78-year-old man who was confused after a steroid injection. The caller suspected a possible stroke and reported the man could not touch his nose.