Elderly man taken to hospital with weakness and dizziness, Matthews NC
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According to the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man with weakness and dizziness is being transported to Matthews Hospital. His vital signs and heart rhythm were assessed, and IV access was established. Transport time is about 7 to 10 minutes.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning. Currently, your facility has an 86-year-old male patient.
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He complained of profound weakness since waking up this morning.
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Patient also reports dizziness.
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EKG shows sinus rhythm with a right bundle branch block and single PJC, no evidence of ischemia.
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Patient is alert, Glasgow coma scale 15.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Heart rate is 58 beats per minute.
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Blood pressure is 158 over 66.
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Breathing rate is 16 per minute.
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Blood sugar is 111.
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That's 111.
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for the blood sugar.
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SpO2 is 100% on room air.
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He has IV access established in his left forearm with an 18-gauge catheter.
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We are approximately 7 to 10 minutes away from your facility.
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Location mentioned:
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd @ Presbyterian Hospital, Matthews, NC 28105
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