Possible stroke patient near Fort Lowell and Alvernon, Tucson AZ
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke near Fort Lowell Road and Alvernon Way. The patient exhibited slurred speech and difficulty moving the right leg and was transported Code 2 to Banner Medical Center for medical evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
On Fort Lowell Road and Alvernon Way on the northwest side, he's also our buddy (name withheld) who we just stopped 20 minutes ago.
00:13
He'll be walking, unable to move his right leg.
00:16
Slurred speech. History of a STEMI.
00:21
(Name withheld) had contacted his doctor.
00:23
The doctor advised going to the hospital for possible stroke.
00:25
Ten 20. Wait.
00:32
Triangle 616, switching south.
00:38
It's 0811.
00:39
Actually, we're going to Banner Medical Center, transporting one patient Code 2[1].
00:43
Sorry about that.
00:47
Dispatch copies transporting into Banner Medical Center.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 2: Urgent but non-emergency response; proceed promptly without lights or siren, obeying normal traffic laws.
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Location mentioned:
N Alvernon Way & E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
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