Elderly man transported with flu symptoms and weakness, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 85-year-old man with flu-like symptoms and generalized weakness was transported by EMS to Doctor's Hospital West. He has been ill for about a week with worsening symptoms but is currently alert and stable.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Afternoon doctors,
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Jackson Township Medic 204, we're en route to your facility with the 85-year-old male.
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He presents with generalized weakness.
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Patient reports flu-like symptoms for approximately one week.
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Symptoms have been worsening.
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Currently alert and oriented, baseline with GCS 15.
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Blood pressure 124 over 78, oxygen saturation 96% on room air, heart rate 70 and sinus rhythm.
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Blood glucose is 122.
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Temperature is 98.7.
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He has been complying with all medications and accepting normal food and fluid intake.
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We'll continue monitoring.
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We expect to arrive in about six minutes.
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W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228
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