Adult male suspected stroke declines medical help, Corvallis OR


An adult male near NW Garfield Ave in Corvallis shows possible stroke signs. He cannot use one arm and initially refused medical help. His son was contacted and is on the way. Medical responders have been sent to assist.
Audio|Source: Benton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Our caller is declining medics. I'm hoping that an officer can't help him see that he needs them.
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He's stated he thinks he might be having a stroke. He's not able to use one of his arms. He couldn't remember his son's number,
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so we're trying to find contact information for him.
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Okay,
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6-1, can you go ahead and send medics regardless?
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Copy.
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Thank you.
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Go ahead.
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We got hold of the patient's son,
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I think you can assure.
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Copy, hold on.
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4118 out 4118 we'll be out on canpa there at independence
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834
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12. Code 1[1] Medical Response to near NW Garfield Ave.
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120 Code 1[1], Medical Response, near NW Garfield Ave.
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Process 23rd and 27, working up 835.
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Initially, we spoke to the patient who says he believes he might be having a stroke. He was declining medical attention. He just wanted his son to call him.
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We made contact with his son who is on his way there, but we're not quite sure what's going on with the patient,
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since he couldn't remember certain things.
Police codes explained
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Code 1: Routine, non-emergency response (no lights or siren)
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Location mentioned:
Near NW Garfield Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
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