Patient transported for numbness and tingling at nursing home, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyParamedics are transporting a patient from a nursing home with numbness and tingling in the right hand and wrist. The symptoms have been ongoing for years and are likely related to carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient is conscious, stable, and being taken to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Well, we were called out with Parkersburg today for a possible stroke at Parker Place Nursing Home.
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When I got in the ambulance with the patient, again, he's conscious or oriented, stroke assessment was negative.
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They stated that his symptoms are a little bit more confusion and some numbness and tingling in the right hand and wrist.
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Patient states this numbness and tingling has been going on for years, and he just has never had surgery on his carpal tunnel.
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current set of vitals, we have a sinus rate of 86 on the monitor.
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Blood pressure was 117 over 80.
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He is 97% on room air.
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We're coming to you with lights.
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I attempted twice for an IV.
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His blood sugar was 250.
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We'll be there in about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
W Parker St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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