Possible stroke after fall at local hospital, Macomb County MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township for a female patient who reportedly fell and struck her face. The patient showed slurred speech and facial droop on the left side, suggesting a possible stroke. She was conscious and speaking with stable vital signs as EMS transported her for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb MI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Henry, for a couple of nine, go ahead with the report.
00:03
Report Sterling, all but two, Ridgewood Meadow Lodge with a (number withheld) female, chief complaint is going to be an unwanted fall.
00:11
She fell from standing and struck her face on the wall on the way down.
00:17
Was on the ground approximately 30 minutes prior to getting help.
00:21
We're noting some slurred speech and facial droop on the patient on the left side.
00:25
The patient states that her left side is swollen.
00:27
Feeling weaker than normal,
00:29
Grip strength appears equal.
00:30
But patient does appear to favor her side.
00:32
She's leaning that way.
00:35
Pupils are equal in reaction.
00:37
Vitals as follows: pulse rate of 107, oxygen saturation 94 on room air, blood pressure 168 over 85, blood glucose 124.
00:44
Patient does take a daily aspirin.
00:47
We have the cervical collar in place before arrival.
00:50
I'll get an IV for you.
00:51
ETA is going to be about three minutes. Anything further?
00:54
Temple.
00:57
Yeah, what was this fast stroke score, if you have it?
01:01
Stand by.
01:03
Fast stroke scale score two.
01:06
Okay, sounds good.
01:07
No further questions.
01:08
Heading for a clear arrival.
01:10
Roger that.
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Location mentioned:
19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
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