Man suffers suspected stroke en route to hospital, Fort Myers FL
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a male patient to Gulf Coast Medical Center after he experienced seizure-like activity and left-side paralysis. He was suspected of having a stroke and had a prior history of similar incidents.
Audio|Heard on: Lee FL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good evening, Gulf Coast Medical Center.
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Unit 27 is transporting an adult male patient.
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He is around 82 years old.
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Last known well was about one hour ago.
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Upon our arrival, he was exhibiting seizure-like activity.
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Patient now has weakness on the left side and has lost sensation.
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Patient has a history of stroke.
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He is currently taking blood thinners.
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Levels are as follows.
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Heart rate is 100.
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Blood pressure is 156 over 90, breathing rate 29.
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Oxygen saturation 96 percent on room air.
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Estimated arrival in about seven minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
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