Elderly man transported for possible stroke at hospital, Petoskey MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting an 89-year-old man to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital for possible stroke symptoms including slurred speech and left-sided facial weakness. The patient woke up confused and calling for family about 35 minutes ago. His last known well time is between 9 and 11 pm the previous night.
Audio|Heard on: Emmet MI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Good morning, McLaren.
00:01
Fifty-sixthouse en route to your facility with an 89-year-old male, code stroke.
00:06
This is code stroke.
00:07
A patient woke up suddenly,
00:10
confused,
00:11
and yelling for his family.
00:14
Family came in and he was initially unable to answer questions, slurring of speech.
00:19
Patient is alert and oriented right now, however, we have some.
00:24
Slurred speech as well as left-sided facial droop.
00:28
Onset, it's unclear.
00:30
He woke up approximately 35 minutes ago yelling for help.
00:37
Last known well would have been last night between nine or eleven o'clock.
00:46
Patient!
00:48
Blood sugar is 179.
00:50
I have a blood pressure of 129 over 57,
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a pulse of 84.
00:56
He is 95% on room air.
00:59
And working on IV for you.
01:02
I got approximately a 20-minute ETA.
01:05
I'll let your fire anything further.
01:06
I'll see this.
01:08
That's what I was in New Perth.
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Location mentioned:
Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
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