Man shows stroke symptoms at Troy medical facility, Troy OH
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EMS responded to Rousek facility for a 67-year-old man showing confusion, slurred speech, and right-side weakness. A stroke alert was called, and he had previous stroke history and seizures. Patient to be evaluated with a CT scan upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Miami County Fire and EMS - West Central
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01:36
Transcript:
00:00
This is Troy Medic 15.
00:02
We are currently in Rousek facility with a 67-year-old male patient.
00:06
He is confused and has right-side weakness.
00:10
I would like to go ahead and call a stroke alert.
00:13
The patient is alert and oriented times 1, only knows his name.
00:18
Very confused, unable to make out full sentences.
00:22
The patient does have some right-side weakness.
00:26
Pupils look normal.
00:29
Speech is very slurred.
00:31
At this time, blood pressure is 173 over 86, pulse is 67, respirations are about 22.
00:39
O2 saturation at 98% on room air.
00:43
I see a normal sinus rhythm on a 4 lead and I am getting ready to run a 12 lead.
00:48
I also have a 20 gauge established in the left AC.
00:54
The patient had a stroke back in 2024 and suffered paralysis at that time.
01:02
Last known normal was around 1 o'clock this morning.
01:08
He also has a history of seizures, but no seizure activity currently; had a recent medication change about a week ago.
01:18
We'll be there in about 5 to 7 minutes.
01:20
Do you have any further questions or orders?
01:27
No, that's clear.
01:28
We'll go to CT scan on arrival ER.
01:32
One last thing, blood sugar is 134.
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Troy, OH 45373
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