Elderly patient transported for swollen knee, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency near South Park Street involving a 75-year-old man who experienced sudden swelling in his right knee. The patient was unable to walk but had stable vital signs and no signs of trauma. Medics transported him to Meriter Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Meriter, Medic Seven.
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This is Meriter, go ahead.
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Good morning, Meriter, Medic Number Seven, 20 minutes out.
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Bringing you a 75-year-old male, alert and oriented times four.
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Chief complaint today of a swollen right knee.
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He woke up this morning with it and is now non-ambulatory because of it.
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It's not discolored or warm to the touch but about three to four times bigger than his left knee.
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No trauma noted to it either.
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Paramedics for you, I got a BP of.
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Of 136 over 80, heart rate 90, and regular respiratory rate 16.
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Non-labored.
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SpO2 ninety-five on room air.
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Should be in hopefully 15 to 20 minutes.
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Yes, sir.
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Do the best you can.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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