Older man with dizziness transported to hospital, Elizabeth City NC
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Medical EmergencyA 92-year-old man was transported by EMS after fainting, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. Stroke was ruled out. Vital signs were stable. The patient had no falls or trauma and was taken to Albemarle Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Pasquotank and Camden County Police, Fire and EMS - Analog
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Sentara Albemarle, since you're Albemarle, this is Gates County Rescue Medical 2 calling in a patient report.
00:08
Albemarle, Medi, go ahead.
00:10
Good evening, Albemarle.
00:12
Again, this is Gates County Rescue, Medic 2.
00:15
We're approximately 10 minutes away from your facility.
00:18
On board, we have a 92-year-old male.
00:21
He experienced a possible fainting episode.
00:25
Before this, he had a headache all day.
00:28
He had vomiting and dizziness when standing up.
00:32
The patient was assessed for stroke; results were negative.
00:38
Current vitals are blood pressure 142 over 64.
00:43
Oxygen saturation is 100 with respiratory rate about 18 breaths per minute.
00:49
Heart rate is 80 with sinus rhythm on monitor by paramedic.
00:55
Glucose level is 215, temperature 97.5.
01:01
Once on the stretcher, patient had no further complaints.
01:05
Any further notes at this time?
01:15
Are symptoms relieved during transport?
01:23
Can you repeat your message? It was unclear.
01:28
Patient's dizziness.
01:29
Symptoms improving.
01:38
Last normal was around 3:30 pm today.
01:42
Patient was going to the bathroom.
01:44
Patient was in bathroom for about an hour.
01:47
No falls or trauma reported.
01:52
Will provide a room on arrival.
01:55
Copy. It's clear.
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Location mentioned:
N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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