Older man showing stroke symptoms after seizure, Stillwater MN
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Medical EmergencyA 76-year-old man had a seizure that lasted about one minute and is now showing stroke symptoms. His blood pressure is stable and he is confused. He has a history of previous strokes, and his current symptoms are worse than before. He is being transported to Lakeview Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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13 minutes out to Lakeview with a patient.
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Be with a stroke, go ahead.
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13 minutes out to Lakeview with a 76-year-old male.
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Initially called for a seizure that reportedly lasted one minute, and ever since the seizure, patient has been having stroke-like symptoms.
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He has slurred speech.
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He is unable to complete the other parts of our stroke scale, including arm drift and foot drift.
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Currently, vitals are blood pressure 159 over 82.
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He is awake and confused.
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Blood sugar is 130.
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He has previous strokes and these deficits are the same deficits, but worse tonight.
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We're about 12 minutes out now.
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Any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Churchill St W, Stillwater, MN 55082
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