Woman bleeding and confused after dialysis needle removal, Kenton OH
Medical EmergencyA 79-year-old woman was transported after removing her dialysis needle, causing bleeding and confusion. Caretakers suspected a urinary tract infection. Vital signs were stable, and she was alert but confused upon transport to the hospital near E Franklin St.
Audio|Source: Hardin County Sheriff and Ohio State Patrol
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Inbound with a 79-year-old female patient from DaVita Dialysis,
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she pulled out her needle when they were doing dialysis, was bleeding everywhere,
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and she's got a new onset of confusion.
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The caretakers there thought she had a UTI.
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So we're bringing her to your facility.
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Currently,
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she's alert but confused.
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GCS, the 13.
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Current vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 141 over 54.
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Heart rate is 56, showing sinus rhythm,
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mild bradycardia.
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SPO2 is 96% on room air.
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CO2 readings are showing 38 to 40.
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Her glucose reading was 158.
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She's got a tympanic temperature of 98.9.
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I was able to get a 20 gauge in her right wrist.
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It's got a saline lock on it.
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Other than that,
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nothing else to report should see you in about three, three and a half minutes.
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Location mentioned:
E Franklin St, Kenton, OH 43326
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