Elderly woman transferred for worsening stroke symptoms, Kansas City MO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance transported a 73-year-old woman from St. Luke’s Smithville to St. Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City due to worsening right-side weakness and speech difficulties. The patient, previously treated for a stroke and brain tumor, had been declining in physical therapy and was reported to be more fatigued, showing signs of further neurological impairment.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Medic 46, St. Barry Road, patient information. St. Luke's North, go ahead. Hey, good evening St. Luke's. This is En Round Medic 46. We're en route to your facility today with a 73-year-old female patient. She's coming from St. Luke's Smithville. Patient's condition has been declining over the past few days. She's declined to do any physical therapy. She was in rehabilitation for a stroke and had a tumor removed from her brain in December at KU. She was transferred to St. Luke's Smithsville for rehabilitation. The nurse said she has been declining to do any physical therapy the past few days. She's been very tired and doesn't want to get out of bed. Tonight around 7 p.m., patient was going to the bathroom and was noticed dragging her right foot. She has right-sided deficits from the stroke, which might be worsening. She also has dysphasia from before the stroke. That condition also seems more pronounced. Current vital signs: blood pressure 144 over 69, heart rate 66, normal sinus on the monitor. Oxygen saturation 95% on room air, GCS 14, approximately 10 to 12 minutes out. Do you have any questions? No questions here on arrival. Very clear. Forty-six copies clear.
Medic 46, St. Barry Road, patient information. St. Luke's North, go ahead. Hey, good evening St. Luke's. This is En Round Medic 46. We're en route to your facility today with a 73-year-old female patient. She's coming from St. Luke's Smithville. Patient's condition has been declining over the past few days. She's declined to do any physical therapy. She was in rehabilitation for a stroke and had a tumor removed from her brain in December at KU. She was transferred to St. Luke's Smithsville for rehabilitation. The nurse said she has been declining to do any physical therapy the past few days. She's been very tired and doesn't want to get out of bed. Tonight around 7 p.m., patient was going to the bathroom and was noticed dragging her right foot. She has right-sided deficits from the stroke, which might be worsening. She also has dysphasia from before the stroke. That condition also seems more pronounced. Current vital signs: blood pressure 144 over 69, heart rate 66, normal sinus on the monitor. Oxygen saturation 95% on room air, GCS 14, approximately 10 to 12 minutes out. Do you have any questions? No questions here on arrival. Very clear. Forty-six copies clear.
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NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO
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