Man suffering hypothermia taken to hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a 72-year-old man near South Park Street in Madison who was experiencing hypothermia and appeared to be intoxicated. The man refused IV treatment and was transported to Meriter Hospital for care.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Meriter Hospital from City Medic 2.
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Meriter go ahead.
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Meriter this is City Medic 2.
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We're in an oxygen facility with a seventy-two-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today of this patient has been out of bus rapid transit.
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He is homeless at this point.
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His days are numbered.
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Said he feels like he's freezing to death.
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According to our infrared thermometer, it reads low for him.
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He is refusing an IV from us at this point.
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I believe we do have alcohol on board.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Heart rate of seventy-eight and regular blood pressure one hundred forty-eight over eighty-four.
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Respiration at sixteen, standing at ninety-eight percent on room air.
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We're about four to six out.
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Any further questions?
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Of course, Med 2 will let you proceed to triage upon arrival.
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Notice. Clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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