Elderly patient transported for severe back pain, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 99-year-old woman to UW East Hospital for severe lower back pain. The patient reported pain of 10 out of 10 when moving and had recently been discharged after similar symptoms. Urology previously ruled out kidney stones. Her vital signs were stable, and she received medication for pain during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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UW East Hospital, this is Madison Medic 11.
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Three minutes away with a 99-year-old female patient.
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Chief complaint is 10 out of 10 lower back pain.
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Patient reports that the pain is zero while at rest.
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While attempting to move or walk around, the pain is at 10 out of 10.
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Patient was recently discharged from a hospital for the same symptoms.
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They initially thought it was kidney stones, but urology determined that was not the case.
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Vitals as follows: pulse 97, blood pressure 167 over 99, oxygen saturation 95 percent.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four.
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We have administered 50 micrograms of fentanyl intranasally.
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Patient reports no improvement in pain at this time.
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Again, three minutes away.
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What questions do they have?
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No questions.
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We'll give you a room on arrival.
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UW is clear.
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Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
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