Stroke alert for elderly man at hospital, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a stroke alert for a 72-year-old male at a hospital in Charleston. The patient had slurred speech, left-sided weakness, and a fall earlier that morning. Vital signs were stable.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, this is Charleston County ALS 60.
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We're coming to you with that stroke alert.
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We got a 72-year-old male.
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Last known normal 2330 last night.
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Patient woke up this morning, had a fall,
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slurred speech, left-sided weakness.
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Race score of seven.
00:31
We have a BGL of 139.
00:35
We took a twelve-lead, sent it to y'all.
00:40
Vitals are stable.
00:41
We got a heart rate of 70.
00:43
Last blood pressure 144 over 70.
00:47
Ninety-seven percent on room air.
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We'll see you in about five to eight minutes.
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Do you have any questions or orders for us at this time?
00:56
What's the patient's GCS and is he on blood thinners?
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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