Paramedics treat man for severe abdominal pain at VA, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from Deer Grove treated a male patient at Mountaineer Facility near the VA Hospital in Madison after he reported sudden severe abdominal pain. The patient’s pain improved following fentanyl administration and was later localized to the right upper quadrant. He remained stable and alert during evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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VA Hospital from Deer Grove Medicating and Mountaineer Facility for a medical call.
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Hi VA, Deer Grove Medicating here at Mountaineer Facility with a male patient from a private residence who called due to a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain.
00:19
Patient states he was just acting and then felt a sensation in his throat.
00:23
He reported it felt like being kicked in the gut by a horse.
00:28
We checked, there were no horses on the premises, so we don't think this was traumatic in nature.
00:33
He initially described it as central lower abdominal pain.
00:44
We rated the pain ten out of ten initially.
00:47
The only position that helped was being doubled over in pain.
00:50
Right now he is resting comfortably on the cot, conscious, alert, and oriented.
00:54
Skin is cooler than normal but pink and dry.
00:57
Lung sounds are clear.
00:58
Abdomen has improved after one microgram of fentanyl via IV.
01:04
Pain has localized to the right upper quadrant.
01:07
Patient has a history of diverticulitis and gastroesophageal issues.
01:11
He also has neuropathy and chronic back pain from prior injuries and surgeries, but reports no new symptoms at this time.
01:22
There is no radiation of pain and no tender or pulsating masses in the abdomen.
01:33
Blood pressure 106 over 60, heart rate 62, and normal blood sugar levels.
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Location mentioned:
Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705
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