Accidental THC chocolate overdose causes medical emergency, Morgantown WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old male accidentally ingested multiple THC-infused chocolate squares, leading to overdose symptoms including anxiety, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, and chest discomfort. EMS responded and transported him to the hospital for monitoring and care.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medica, Morgan, Medics, 78.
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Status 3 THC.
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Overdose, we're transporting to Ruby Memorial Hospital.
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We've got about a 20-minute transport time for paramedic Murphy, (number withheld).
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Right.
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McComb, I'm having on board a 68-year-old male patient who accidentally ingested an overdose of THC-infused chocolate bar, did not realize each square was 10 milligrams,
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a single dose, he ate nine of those,
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began feeling the effects later.
00:34
Upon our arrival, his female partner called EMS. They found the patient on the floor crawling around, screaming that this is it, I'm dying,
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grabbing at his chest.
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He is pink, warm, and dry,
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alert and oriented to his surroundings.
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We were able to get him calm shortly after, only complaining of dry mouth with hyperventilation and anxiety.
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Blood pressure initially was 210 over 102, which has since decreased to 180 over 92.
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Heart rate was in the 120s at that time.
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It's down to 90 now.
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Respiratory rate is currently 20, lung sounds clear and equal, saturation 97% on room air, no other complaints.
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He takes no other medications besides recently starting a statin which he has not yet picked up.
01:25
No known allergies, no alcohol involved tonight.
01:29
I have an 18-gauge IV in the left arm.
01:31
Did a 12 lead ECG due to chest pressure complaints; sinus rhythm, no ST elevation.
01:41
Currently monitoring and transporting, patient advised to relax.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
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