Man with stroke symptoms transported to hospital, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA 57-year-old man with stroke-like symptoms from the previous day is being transported from People’s Community Health Clinic to hospital. He is conscious and alert, with resolved right-sided weakness. Vital signs include high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar. No clear neurological deficits are noted at this time.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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dispatch confirms patient is conscious, alert, and oriented.
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A 57-year-old male patient called from People’s Community Health Clinic for possible stroke.
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Stroke-like symptoms occurred the previous day.
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The symptoms happened yesterday, potentially.
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He stated he had right-sided weakness that resolved.
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Vital signs updated.
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Blood pressure recorded at 180 over 94.
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Heart rate about 76 beats per minute on monitor.
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Respirations about 20, oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
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Blood sugar in the 400s.
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IV access established with fluid running.
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No obvious neurological deficits at present.
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Estimated arrival at hospital in 3 to 5 minutes with traffic.
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Request sent for further instructions.
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Near Franklin St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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