Elderly man transported for dehydration symptoms, Madison WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel in Madison transported a 98-year-old man experiencing persistent diarrhea, dry heaving, and signs of dehydration. IV fluids and Zofran were administered during transport to St. Mary's Hospital. Vital signs were stable and oxygen support was provided.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Go ahead, St.
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Mary's, if you are.
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St. Mary's Med 5 is en route with a 98-year-old male patient.
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Chief complaint today is constant diarrhea since earlier this morning.
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He has had about nine bowel movements today and some dry heaving.
00:17
Otherwise, he hasn't had any other symptoms.
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We have placed an IV, administered Zofran, and are running fluids at full rate.
00:27
He hasn't been able to eat.
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Or drink much all day.
00:29
His heart rate is seventy-eight, blood pressure is 120 over eighty-two, and oxygen saturation is ninety-three percent.
00:36
He's on two liters at baseline.
00:39
We've got him on two liters here now.
00:42
Otherwise again, no chief complaints or no other complaints today.
00:45
Any other comments or questions prior to arrival? Probably about 15 minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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