Medical emergency at Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a private residence near Grossmont Center Drive for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly female appearing confused and hypotensive. The patient, who reportedly has a history of Alzheimer's, experienced increased confusion after recent medication adjustments. Paramedics provided fluids and monitored her vital signs before transporting her to a hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, Grossmont Engine 2.
00:01
Glassman Medical coming to you.
00:03
Medic three will be our transporting unit with about a 20-minute ETA.
00:06
Run number is going to be (number withheld).
00:11
(number withheld), upload that call for you.
00:17
Copy, I got your call.
00:20
80 female,
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altered hypotensive.
00:23
And I think he said medic three if that's correct, you can go ahead.
00:27
Yeah, I'm at our transport unit.
00:29
Okay, responding to a private residence at the request of the patient's (name withheld).
00:34
Sounds like the patient has Alzheimer's dementia.
00:36
She's had a progression in her disease process over the last several months.
00:38
Reports indicate changes in her medication from one prescription to another.
00:44
In the last day or so, the patient became more confused, prompting the call for 911.
00:52
Upon arrival, found her standing position breathing 18 times a minute.
00:55
Uneffective clear lungs,
00:57
Oriented to person and place, which is normal baseline for her.
01:01
No signs of stroke detected.
01:06
Complaining of lightheadedness and dizziness, no chest pain or shortness of breath.
01:11
Aside from medication adjustments and disease progression, no other recent diagnosis.
01:19
Vital signs are being observed.
01:21
She was slightly tachycardic and hypotensive.
01:23
An IV line was established in her right forearm.
01:28
Administering fluids following position change.
01:34
Repeat blood pressure not the same.
01:39
We'll keep monitoring and turn it over to medic three.
01:43
Allergies checked upon arrival.
01:47
If anything changes en route, they can contact you.
01:49
If anything else they need otherwise, they'll arrive in about 20 minutes.
01:51
Anything else I can clarify for you?
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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