Paramedics assist woman in diabetic emergency, Durham NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a medical call near Belvin Avenue in Durham for a woman experiencing a diabetic emergency. The patient had low blood pressure, an elevated heart rate, and had missed her medications for several months. She was reported to be showing signs of paranoia and initially refused care. Paramedics on scene requested additional medical support and a supervisor. Conditions in the residence were unsanitary, and responders used protective gear for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
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03:15
Transcript:
00:00
Diabetic problems, near Belvin Avenue.
00:07
Diabetic problems, near Belvin Avenue, cross of Allgood Street and Prudence Street, Quince Seven.
00:17
Up three of threes.
00:26
Communication, Medic 27.
00:33
Medics, go ahead.
00:44
Back twenty-seven, go ahead.
00:52
Are you able to get a community paramedic team allocation, please?
01:06
Ten four, code response.
01:10
Code one for now is fine.
01:13
Can you also send a supervisor my way?
01:19
(name withheld).
01:29
EMS 51 on Ops 1.
01:35
Fifty-one from medic twenty-seven.
01:39
Go ahead.
01:43
Do you know which CPE I am getting?
02:00
Hi, fifty-two EMS fifty-one.
02:02
Rundown. We have a female here who does need care for a patient.
02:08
Her heart rate occasionally goes up into the 140s.
02:12
Hypotensive, has lost weight over the last few months.
02:17
Had no current running water and has not been taking medicines for approximately 16 months now.
02:24
Is having some active paranoia in front of the gym.
02:30
Currently is still with it enough to where she’s attempting to refuse.
02:35
I just wanted to see if maybe CP could try and get her to come with us willingly.
02:42
If not, we might have to evade any restraints.
02:46
This is a tricky situation given her vitals.
02:48
I prefer not to go that route.
02:56
Ten four.
02:57
This CP two, I'll be there in about 5 minutes.
03:01
Sounds great, thank you.
03:04
Be advised, there is feces on the floor of the house, so you might want to mask when you get here.
03:14
Ten four, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Belvin Ave, Durham, NC 27704
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