Stroke Response at Ridgecrest Drive, Carson City

Summary: Emergency services responded to a medical call for a 78-year-old male experiencing altered breathing and partial facial paralysis, indicative of a possible stroke, at 259 Ridgecrest Drive, Carson City, Nevada. The patient had a history of stroke approximately 20 years prior. Rescue and engine units were dispatched, the patient was assessed on scene, and subsequently transported to a hospital (RMC) for further treatment. The incident concluded with the units clearing the hospital and returning to service.