Elderly man with fever and cough taken to UW East Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 77-year-old man from a men's shelter to UW East Hospital after several days of cough, fever, chills, and nausea. The patient was alert and stable, received basic treatment, and was triaged upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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East Med 8, about a five or six-minute ETA to your facility.
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Transporting a 77-year-old male patient coming from the men's shelter.
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Chief complaint is cough, fever, and chills.
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Nausea.
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Symptoms present for several days.
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Patient alert and oriented, pulse 92 regular.
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Blood pressure is 180.
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Over 96.
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Respirations 16, not labored.
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Oxygen saturation 96% on room air.
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Blood sugar 138, temperature 100.2.
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IV established.
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Administered four milligrams of Zofran.
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No other intervention, triage appropriate.
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Any questions or concerns?
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No further questions.
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Triage on arrival.
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UW is clear.
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Location mentioned:
Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
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