Elderly woman with self-harm risk taken to hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from McFarland Medic A3 transported a 74-year-old woman who appeared to be at risk of self-harm and had possible psychiatric concerns. Law enforcement requested the transport. The woman, who has Alzheimer's disease, showed a recent decline but was conscious and alert during transfer to St. Mary’s ER in Madison, Wisconsin.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Mary’s Hospital ER from McFarland Medic A-3, we're en route to your facility with a 74-year-old female patient.
00:09
We were contacted by law enforcement on scene for a female patient that needs possible psychiatric evaluation.
00:22
Patient currently has Alzheimer's but has had a decline in the last possible two days becoming more disoriented and patient doesn't currently have any complaints.
00:35
Blood pressure is 152 over 80.
00:38
Heart rate of seventy-one.
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SpO2 ninety-four percent on room air.
00:42
Blood sugar 114 with respirations of 16, normal.
00:47
She's currently conscious and alert,
00:52
but not oriented to time, place, or events.
00:54
Current EPA.
00:58
ETA is approximately 10 minutes out.
01:01
Any further questions?
01:04
What is the basis of this?
01:12
Mary's ER, I cannot understand you.
01:14
You were too broken up to repeat.
01:19
Yes, why do the police feel that she is safe?
01:26
The patient was showing signs of self-harm, possibly to herself and also inside the house.
01:32
I'll inform you more upon arrival.
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Location mentioned:
S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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