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One Call Patient Referral System
A 24/7 emergency service for all healthcare professionals to assist in the rapid transfer of cardiac and stroke patients. One Call provides a streamlined approach to provide our referral sources with expedient, quality cardiac and stroke care.
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Stroke Warning Signs
If you observe any of the signs below, DO NOT WAIT and DO NOT FALL ASLEEP. Call 911 and seek immediate treatment.
StrokeStroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.
Warning Signs of a Stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Other dangers include:
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Nausea or vomiting
Baptist Hospital, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and Saint Thomas Hospital are JCAHO Accredited Stroke facilities, specially trained in the fastest, most effective stroke treatments.
