Elderly man with weakness and falls transported to hospital, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 81-year-old man at a private residence experienced two weeks of diarrhea, weakness, dizziness on standing, memory decline, and two falls today. He was transported to Scripps hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is RA102, RA102.
00:03
I've got a cat of (number withheld).
00:09
Going to Scripps to see if the medical alert is for an 81-year-old male,
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weighing approximately 140 pounds.
00:15
Chief complaint is generalized weakness and diarrhea.
00:22
Response to a private residence to find our patient inside.
00:25
It sounds like the patient's been having diarrhea for the last two weeks or so,
00:32
and the family at his house denied any blood in it.
00:37
No nausea, no vomiting, or abdominal pain.
00:40
They also stated a cognitive decline over the last two days, normally oriented times three.
00:46
He's having a little more confusion.
00:49
A definitive history of memory loss.
00:55
Patient also states he is getting dizzy when he stands up.
01:00
Has had two falls today which prompted the 911 call.
01:07
Family denies any blood-thinning medication for the patient.
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Vital signs show heart rate at 64, strong and regular.
01:16
Sinus rhythm on the monitor with occasional PVCs.
01:21
A 12-lead EKG showed right bundle branch block.
01:25
Uncertain if old or new, no diagnosed cardiac history.
01:31
Blood pressure 181 over 90, breathing 16 times per minute with oxygen saturation at 97%.
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Blood sugar 171, Glasgow coma scale 15 with normal skin signs, negative stroke scale.
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Will get full medication history upon arrival at Scripps Encinitas.
01:55
Establishing IV and giving fluids.
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Transport to Scripps with about a 5 to 10 minute ETA.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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