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Enrоute Phаse Scenаriо: The AEMT is dispаtched tо a 74-year-old male patient at home who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a altered mental status. The patient’s wife reports that the patient suddenly developed slurred speech and weakness on the right side of the body about 20 minutes ago. The patient has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The time of the call is 0800. The response time will be 7 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire department engine crew is dispatched with the ambulance. The nearest hospital is 10 minutes away, and a stroke center is located 30 minutes away. The AEMT is concerned about the possibility of ischemic stroke. Given the 20-minute onset of symptoms, what is the most important priority for the AEMT to address upon arrival at the scene?
Enrоute Phаse Scenаriо: The AEMT is dispаtched tо a 74-year-old male patient at home who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a altered mental status. The patient’s wife reports that the patient suddenly developed slurred speech and weakness on the right side of the body about 20 minutes ago. The patient has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The time of the call is 0800. The response time will be 7 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire department engine crew is dispatched with the ambulance. The nearest hospital is 10 minutes away, and a stroke center is located 30 minutes away. Enroute to the scene, the AEMT receives information that the patient's symptoms started about 20 minutes ago, with no improvement. What is the best course of action to prepare for potential stroke management upon arrival?