Medical transport for possible stroke in newport, Newport TN
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services are transporting a 50-year-old man from near Newport with possible stroke symptoms to Fort Sanders Medical Center. He has had headache and vomiting for several days, left side weakness, and some confusion. No history of blood thinner use was reported.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Lobster 1, currently shown an 8-minute ETA inbound to the hospital helipad.
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We'll take any patient information and await if you have it.
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Waits will be 120,
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that's a 120-101-20.
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Got a 50-year-old male,
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started having a headache with vomiting about four days ago.
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It's no history of migraines, but the headache is migraine-like.
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Got some left-side facial droop, but that left extremities a little odd.
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He can move it, but he has no grip, can't give his hand to open and close.
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I feel a little bit confused.
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The vitals real okay.
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It's been like 138 over 100.
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He's currently sinus rhythm, right, about 90s.
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O.C., so that's a 94 room there.
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We're trying to get you in IV right now.
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Any history of blood thinners and do you have a destination of choice for this patient?
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No, ma'am. No blood thinners and Turkey Creek if that's possible.
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We cannot take this patient if he is a suspected stroke to Turkey Creek that is not a comprehensive stroke center.
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His choices are E.T.
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Medical Center and Fort Sanders.
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Fort Sanders, he said, will be fine.
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Good copy. We'll see you in approximately 7 minutes on the ground.
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Newport, TN 37821
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