Elderly man transported to hospital for infection, Chesapeake VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an 87-year-old man from Indian River Assisted Living in Chesapeake to the hospital for an upper respiratory infection that had not improved due to missed antibiotics. The patient was stable and alert, with normal vital signs during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Leigh Base, this is Chesapeake Medic One en route to your facility with an 87-year-old male.
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This patient is coming from Indian River Assisted Living.
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He has a chief complaint of upper respiratory infection that he was diagnosed with in the emergency department about a week ago.
00:15
The patient reports that his condition has not improved and that he has been unable to get his antibiotic medication.
00:22
Overall, the patient is alert and oriented times four.
00:25
We got a temp of 98.2, heart rate of 82, and oxygen saturation at 97 percent on room air.
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Lung sounds were clear with blood pressure 153 over 85 and blood glucose level of 108.
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We'll be there in approximately five minutes.
00:37
Any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Justis St, Chesapeake, VA 23325
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