Possible stroke in 68-year-old man in Essex IA, Essex IA


A 68-year-old man in Essex experienced symptoms of a possible stroke, including left-sided weakness. He has a history of blood thinner use, recently stopped due to rectal bleeding, and has a pacemaker. Emergency responders were dispatched, and air medical assistance was contacted.
Audio|Source: Cass, Montgomery, Page, Fremont Counties Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Montgomery County, can you dispatch Red Oak Rescue to near 120th Street in Essex for a 68-year-old male possible stroke I have dispatched Essex Rescue without response.
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For near 120th Street,
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that's a 68-year-old male patient.
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That's correct.
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Just fair information.
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The caller stated that the patient has left-sided weakness.
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As the history of patient blood thinners, however, has stopped due to some rectal bleeding.
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The patient also has a pacemaker.
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We are contacting life flight as well.
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And for the person's phone on the top.
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The protocol.
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Frederick Rescue, respond, near 120th Street.
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Near 120th Street.
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Near 120th Street, Essex. This is going to be in Page County, a 68-year-old male.
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Possible stroke.
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No doctor information provided, 1330.
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Location mentioned:
Near 120 St, Essex, IA 51638
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