Medical call for suspected stroke later disregarded, Forest Park IL
Medical EmergencyA medical call was made for an elderly male who was thought to be having a stroke. After further information from a family member, the call was disregarded as non-emergency because the male had a stroke four weeks ago and was not currently in distress.
Audio|Source: Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park Fire
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Park, stroke,
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near Wilcox Street, Unit 2, Ambulance 408, and Engine 402.
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408 and engine 402.
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402.
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Four weeks.
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Go ahead. As first, the caller was calling from a (number withheld)-year-old male.
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Thought he was having a stroke and didn't want to answer any questions.
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And we got a call back from a family member of caretakers had to disregard.
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He had a stroke four weeks ago and then was abdicated and forgot.
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They called for an ambulance to see one.
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So you're giving us a disregard, if that's correct?
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Affirmative.
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All right, message 408, 402 in service.
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Location mentioned:
Wilcox St, Forest Park, IL 60130
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