Elderly man treated for low oxygen and blood sugar, Milwaukee WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded near West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, to assist an elderly man who was lethargic and had low oxygen and blood sugar levels. He was given oxygen and intravenous glucose and transported in stable condition to St. Luke’s Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee WI EMS-Talk Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Run (number withheld), en route with an estimated age of an eighty-five year old male.
00:11
Patient speaks only another language and there was a language barrier; nobody on scene knew his birthday.
00:18
Patient has been lethargic for the last week.
00:22
We heard some crackles in his lung sounds, but it was diminished as well.
00:26
Initial oxygen saturation was 82 percent at room air.
00:30
We also found his blood sugar to be low.
00:35
He is alert and trying to talk to us, but due to the language barrier,
00:40
we’re having difficulty determining his alertness and orientation.
00:44
He is tracking us with his eyes and following some simple commands.
00:50
But with the language barrier, it’s a little difficult.
00:54
Last blood pressure reading was 120 over 78.
00:58
We administered about 15 liters of oxygen through the non-rebreather mask.
01:01
Current oxygen saturation is 97 percent.
01:05
We provided about 100 milliliters of D10 through IV.
01:11
Blood glucose was 69, respiratory rate 18, unlabored, pulse was 80.
01:19
Regular rhythm.
01:20
A twelve-lead EKG was sent.
01:25
Heading to St. Luke’s Hospital, ETA about 6 minutes.
01:28
Any further questions?
01:32
No questions.
01:33
I’ll notify St. Luke’s. Call lead was sent.
01:36
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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