Possible stroke patient taken to Christiana Hospital, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 77-year-old man to Christiana Hospital for evaluation of a possible stroke. The patient was found at home with altered mental status, left-side paralysis, and facial droop. A stroke alert was initiated, and EMS reported approximately a 15-minute arrival time.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
This is EMS 205.
00:03
This is OP 1082, go ahead.
00:08
082,
00:10
32 primary to 160, we're in your facility about a 15-minute ETA.
00:13
I have a 77-year-old male showing altered mental status and coughing.
00:18
5 and clear, continue.
00:22
Patient coming from home where he lives alone.
00:24
Looks like there might be some issues he has with personal care.
00:30
A friend acting as caretaker found him in distress.
00:37
Responded to some questions, not really following commands.
00:40
He keeps his eyes open and tracks objects but is not crossing midline to the left.
00:47
Left side facial droop observed.
00:51
Right arm appears contracted.
00:53
Left arm is flaccid.
00:57
We don't have a last known well for this patient.
00:59
We don't have any real medical history on him.
01:01
Given the facial droop and paralysis on the left side, I'd like to activate stroke alert.
01:11
Heart rate,
01:12
Atrial fibrillation around 90, frequent PVCs, ninety-six on two liters of oxygen.
01:19
Respiratory rate of 18 and tidal of twenty-four.
01:25
Pressure of 200 by palpation.
01:29
We'll be there in about 15 minutes.
01:31
Stand by for any questions.
01:35
One question.
01:36
What is the patient's blood sugar?
01:39
One five zero.
01:43
Copy that, full on for bed assignment.
01:48
Repeat room two on arrival.
01:54
Room two copy.
01:55
And is this going to be a stroke alert? If so, I can have it registered now.
02:00
Yes, stroke alert.
02:04
Copy, I should have this done shortly.
02:05
Can I get that doctor number one more time?
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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