Elderly man treated for high blood sugar, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 78-year-old man from his home to a Madison hospital after he experienced left-sided numbness, mild confusion, and high blood sugar. The patient, who has diabetes and reported symptoms beginning that afternoon, was alert and stable upon arrival for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Med Two.
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We're currently inbound, our ETA about 10 minutes.
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I am bringing you a 78-year-old male patient coming from home.
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Chief complaint today, he states left-sided numbness,
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some mild confusion that he noticed on his own, and the blood sugar reading high for hyperglycemia.
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So it's coming to further evaluation.
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He said his symptoms began this afternoon.
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It's also noticed for confusion kind of over the last couple days.
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So,
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he's alert and oriented times four.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 148 over 70.
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Heart rate 104 and regular.
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Plan is to act.
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Respiratory count of 16.
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Oxygen saturation ninety-nine percent on room air.
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Again, blood glucose level reading high on the monitor.
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The known type two diabetic,
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but doesn't regularly check his sugar.
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So,
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Anything specific, further questions, comments for us? We'll see you at the hospital then.
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I don't need a red truck for us, just for (name withheld) to be here.
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It's fluid.
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No questions.
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We'll have a room on arrival.
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East Madison clear.
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Location mentioned:
Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
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