Elderly man treated for possible mini-stroke, West Palm Beach FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, rescue personnel responded to a 74-year-old man at a home near 45th St in West Palm Beach who was reported to have stroke-like symptoms. He was alert and oriented when evaluated, with a history of Parkinson's disease. Emergency responders determined it was a possible transient ischemic attack and transported him to St. Mary's Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Palm Beach FL Hospital Group Calls
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St. Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach, Rescue 8.
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Mary's.
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Rescue 8 is en route.
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Priority 3, 74-year-old male from home.
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The call was initially dispatched as a positive stroke assessment by dispatch for right-sided droop and slurred speech.
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Possible transient ischemic attack prior to our arrival.
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I repeat he is not a stroke alert at this time.
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GCS is 15, conscious and oriented.
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On initial arrival, he was slightly confused with a GCS of 14.
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Blood glucose level is 397, blood pressure 128 over 86, heart rate 60, oxygen saturation 100 percent, twelve leads normal.
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Has a history of Parkinson's disease and his spouse advises he sometimes stutters.
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He has had neurological issues in the past.
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Patient is alert and oriented.
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IV established, he is on oxygen.
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We will be there in 10 minutes. Any further?
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Copy, see you on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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