Elderly person shows stroke symptoms after bedroom fall, Powhatan County VA


A 70-year-old person fell in their bedroom and is having trouble responding. They show stroke-like symptoms such as slurred speech, dizziness, and headache.
Audio|Source: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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711, EMS 701, Vox 0101-15, 54, near Palmore Rd, Cross Realt Lake, Randolph Drive, and Donovan Mill Road, first stroke priority 1 at 2,152.
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EMS 7101, 907 of the cookie Wilson route, 2,152.
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Okay, the medic 711, EMF 701.
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We're going to be responding for a patient that fell in their bedroom and is now having a hard time responding to our caller. We're experiencing some stroke-like symptoms,
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slurred speech, lightheaded, dizzy.
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This all just started a few minutes ago and was complaining of a headache.
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The patient's going to be 70 years old and approximately 220 pounds.
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Location mentioned:
Palmore Rd, Virginia 23139
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