Medical emergency for elderly man with convulsions, Obion TN
An elderly man near Oak Ridge Road experienced convulsions and signs of a possible stroke. He has facial drooping and difficulty speaking. He has a medical history including high blood pressure and polio. Emergency responders were dispatched and coordination for air evacuation was underway.
Audio|Source: Obion County Fire Departments
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Baptist Marion Marion County rescue squad first responders medical near Oak Ridge Road possible stroke convulsions medical near Oak Ridge Road possible stroke convulsions
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One, 895 is responding.
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One, 895 is responding.
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Copy 895 responding, near Oak Ridge Road for an 87 year old male, convulsions, possible stroke, he does have facial drooping.
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One additional information that patient does have left side facial and difficulty speaking.
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He does have a history of high blood pressure and acute polio.
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I am checking with Air Evac.
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was able to accept early activation at base.
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They are only able to take patient to Paducah or Cape Girardeau.
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Location mentioned:
Oak Ridge Rd, Obion, TN 38240
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