Ambulance responds to possible stroke at West Branch hospital, West Branch MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance transported an 82-year-old woman to MyMichigan West Branch Hospital after she experienced a sudden severe headache and weakness in her left arm, indicating possible stroke symptoms. The patient was alert but unable to complete a full stroke assessment during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Midland MI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:3
Transcript:
00:00
Good evening, (name withheld).
00:01
(name withheld) incoming, about a 10-minute ETA, bringing an 82-year-old female.
00:07
Chief complaint right now is a headache.
00:11
Patient stated about an hour ago she developed a headache.
00:15
She said it felt warm across her head and just a really bad headache.
00:27
She feels something spreading in her head.
00:30
She's alert, oriented, able to answer all questions,
00:34
unable to complete an accurate stroke assessment.
00:38
The patient has equal grip strength,
00:42
was able to smile,
00:45
no facial droop noted,
00:47
however she was weak in her left arm.
00:52
Blood pressure, 200 over 79, heart rate 78, sinus rhythm on the monitor,
01:01
12-lead non-diagnostic,
01:03
oxygen saturation 90 to 91 on room air.
01:07
Patient has a history of COPD.
01:12
IV attempt was unsuccessful.
01:14
Do you require anything further?
01:18
Do you get blood sugar?
01:22
Working on that right now.
01:27
Sounds good.
01:28
Ogemaw update is needed.
01:30
Reds Empire rival, West Branch clear.
01:33
MyMichigan West Branch, update, Ogemon, Alpha Force.
01:41
This is MyMichigan, go ahead.
01:45
Blood sugar (number withheld).
01:50
Does the patient take any blood thinners?
01:54
No blood thinners, the only medication is noted.
02:00
Thank you, nothing further.
02:02
Room on arrival, MyMichigan clerk.
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Location mentioned:
S M-30, West Branch, MI 48661
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