Elderly man taken to hospital with mild confusion, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical team transported an 86-year-old man from his home near S Park St to Meriter Hospital. He was alert and oriented but had mild confusion for several days along with flu-like symptoms. Paramedics reported stable vital signs and no signs of distress during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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(name withheld) from City Medic Two.
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This is Medic Two inbound to your facility.
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We're approximately 15 minutes out here.
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We are bringing you an eighty-six year old patient coming from home this afternoon.
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Chief complaint is some mild confusion that's persisted for about three days.
00:20
He is alert and oriented.
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We're answering all of our questions.
00:23
Sounds like the patient's wife is primarily concerned that he's acting kind of off.
00:28
Just seems not quite himself.
00:31
For us, alert and oriented times four answering all questions appropriately.
00:34
He said he doesn't really feel any more confused than usual.
00:37
He has been battling mild flu-like symptoms for about a week, including a sore throat and cough.
00:42
Not currently running a fever from us.
00:44
Skin is pink, warm, and dry.
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Other vitals as follows here.
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Blood pressure 162 over 70.
00:50
Respirations are 16.
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SpO2 is 96 percent on room air.
00:55
Blood sugar is 308.
00:59
Pulse is 70 and regular.
01:01
We’ve sent over the twelve lead.
01:03
Looks like sinus rhythm, no ST elevation or ectopy.
01:07
He’s not complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
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We’re about 15 out.
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Do you have any questions?
01:14
No questions.
01:15
Five two, I am clear to clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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