EMS transports older woman to hospital with high blood sugar, Buckhannon WV
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical personnel transported a 71-year-old woman with very high blood sugar levels to St. Joseph's Hospital. She has an insulin pump and showed swelling in both legs. Her vital signs included a heart rate of 90, blood pressure 158 over 64, respiratory rate 20, and oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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ComCenter 75, patient loading around St.
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Joe's.
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775 in Route says 1050.
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We are inbound to your facility, approximately three-minute ETA.
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We have a 71-71 female patient.
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The chief complaint is hyperglycemia.
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A patient does have an insulin pump.
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Last reading about five minutes ago was 590, 590.
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Other vitals are heart rate of 90.
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She has a blood pressure of 158 at her 64.
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We're sinus rhythm on the monitor, a respiratory rate of 20, fats are 97 on room air.
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GCS is a 456.
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Physical exam shows bilateral fetal edema does have a history of hyperlipidemia.
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We're attempting to start IV access right now and start fluids.
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If you don't need anything further, we can give you the rest at bedside.
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Location mentioned:
Near Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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