Elderly man transported after head injury and stroke, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 73-year-old man to CaroMont Main hospital after a fall that caused a head injury. The patient showed stroke symptoms including left-sided weakness, facial droop, and grip weakness. He remained conscious and stable, with blood sugar of 220 and a blood pressure reading of 138 over 70. The ambulance crew was about five minutes from the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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E26A emergency traffic patient notification, CaroMont Main stroke activation.
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Go ahead.
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This is E26A.
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I'm coming to you emergency with a 73-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is a fall earlier, hit his head.
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He has a history of aneurysms.
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He is not on blood thinners and there was no loss of consciousness.
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No other injuries are noted.
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He does have left-sided deficits.
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He has grip strength weakness and facial droop.
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Two vitals are as follows.
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Showing 100 and thirty-eight over 70 with my last blood pressure.
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His sugar is 220.
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I have bilateral access.
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His GCS is 15 right now.
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I am about five out.
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Do you want anything further?
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Your ETA 5 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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