Elderly man transported after fall and weakness, Mansfield TX
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According to the dispatch call, paramedics transported an 82-year-old man from near E Broad St in Mansfield to a hospital after he experienced increased weakness and right-side leaning following a morning fall. The patient showed intermittent confusion but was alert and stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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You're en route to Mansfield.
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This is Arlington-Medic 27.
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We are en route with a male patient, age 82.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four.
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GCS is 15, but he has intermittent confusion due to medical history.
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The complaint today is increased weakness.
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He had a ground-level fall at about 8:30 this morning.
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Another crew previously responded and received refusal.
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Family stated since then he has had increased weakness.
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He is unable to stand on his own, which is not usual for him.
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He is leaning more toward the right side, which is new.
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Stroke scale negative.
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He has a good equal smile and grip strength.
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Pupils are equal and reactive.
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Pulse in the 80s.
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Oxygen is 92% on room air.
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I'm about to put him on two liters.
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Breathing about 20 times a minute with a slight cough.
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Another family member in the home has bronchitis right now.
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Location mentioned:
E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063
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