Medical transport for man with stroke symptoms, Mankato MN
Medical EmergencyA 62-year-old man experienced sudden loss of balance, weakness on his left side, and abnormal speech. He was found unable to walk and alert. Emergency responders called a stroke alert and are transporting him to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. The man is an insulin-dependent diabetic and had not taken insulin with high blood sugar levels reported.
Audio|Source: Blue Earth and Faribault Counties Sheriff, Police and EMS
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Two, Coney transporting to MCHS-Mankato.
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6-8-2 transporting.
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MCHS-Mankato from 682.
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We're enroute, the 62-year-old male patient who awoke this morning with his equilibrium being off,
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was unable to stand or walk about his trailer, which was new for him.
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He felt fine when he went to bed last night.
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This has continued throughout the morning.
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until we recall he was unable to make it to a car to come in.
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We find him alert-oriented.
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Speech seems a little bit abnormal.
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It has a symmetrical smile but does have some weakness on the left side.
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We have called the stroke alert on this patient.
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He is an insulin-dependent diabetic.
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He has not taken insulin this morning.
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Current glucose was (number withheld).
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Mental time, blood pressure is 149, over 80.
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You got a heart rate of 65 and regular in Bell Juice at 99% on room air.
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Respiratory rate of about 18.
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I'll start working on an IV here.
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We should have one by the time.
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to get there, I'd say ETA,
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7.
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