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Bourbon County EMS recognized for rapid stroke response that likely saved a life
Summary
Saint Luke's nurse presented awards to Bourbon County EMS and Scott Township first responders for rapid recognition, activation of air EMS and transport in a July stroke case; commissioners publicly thanked the crews.
Bourbon County commissioners recognized Bourbon County EMS and Scott Township first responders for their rapid response to a July stroke that resulted in a patient receiving guideline‑based emergent care and returning to work days after discharge.
Tom (introduced as Tom O'Dean; later identifies himself as Tom Modine) from Saint Luke's Kansas City, a nurse in the neuroscience institute, described the incident: patient David Sacre experienced acute neurologic decline; his wife called 911, EMS arrived quickly, paramedic Michael Houston activated regional air EMS while en route, and the patient was airlifted to Saint Luke's where a CT‑angiography revealed a basilar artery clot. Staff administered weight‑based thrombolytic medication and the patient improved; he had a short hospital stay with no lasting neurological deficits noted at discharge.
Commissioners thanked the named responders by voice and the chair presented awards to the EMS crew and local first responders. The recognition highlighted the five steps in the stroke chain of survival—recognition, timely EMS response, transport to a stroke center, guideline‑based emergency care, and post‑discharge therapy—and emphasized the role of local first responders in rapid activation of advanced care.
Next steps: Formal certificates/awards were presented and the county asked responders to remain in contact with hospital staff regarding any follow‑up recognition or internal reporting.
