Elderly man taken to hospital for altered mental state, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported an elderly man from his home to the hospital. He was reported to have altered mental status for about one day, with possible urinary tract infection or medication reaction. He also experienced hallucinations and combative behavior but remained stable with normal vital signs en route.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I'm en route to routine traffic with an eighty-nine-year-old male coming from home.
00:04
She complains of altered mental status for approximately twenty-four hours.
00:08
Patient's (name withheld) advised possible UTI.
00:12
We've been on (medication name withheld) for approximately a week.
00:14
(Name withheld) advised he did not know if it was a UTI or possible reaction to the medication.
00:20
Complaining of some hallucinations as well as combative behavior.
00:24
Patient does seem to make verbal responses.
00:27
That are incoherent as well currently.
00:28
Don't think there's any much then.
00:31
Patient was not diagnosed prior to being put on the medication.
00:34
However, we do have a significant history of UTIs.
00:37
We're showing right bundle branch block with a heart rate of 96.
00:44
O2 has been 95 on room air.
00:46
GCS is approximately 13.
00:48
Respiration is currently 22.
00:51
EtCO2 is 23.
00:53
Last blood pressure reading was taken.
00:56
One hundred and seventy over seventy-eight.
00:57
Blood sugar is 174, and temperature is ninety-eight point five.
01:03
I'll speak in about 18 if any further.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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