Elderly patient taken to Meriter Hospital for evaluation, Madison WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 91-year-old patient to Meriter Hospital after the person safely lowered themselves to the ground without injury. The individual showed signs of altered mental status consistent with Alzheimer’s disease and mild tachycardia. Medical staff reported the patient was alert at their normal level, with stable vital signs en route.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Meriter Hospital, (name withheld) Medic Forty Seven.
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Meriter Hospital, Medic Forty Seven is inbound with a ninety-one year old.
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One day,
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(Name withheld) had a controlled descent on the ground.
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No fall, no hit, not at any plus centers.
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Really just altered, has Alzheimer's.
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(Name withheld) seems to be alert person only, which staff reports was normal for them.
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A little tachy between 110 and 120.
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Otherwise, thank you.
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Unable to get a twelve-lead just due to a lot of artifact,
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but it's regular location.
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Heart rate or sorry, pressure 134 at once.
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The person's air was 179.
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(Name withheld) is a diabetic.
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What's your ETA?
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About 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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