Seizure patient transported to Christiana Hospital, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics treated a 62-year-old woman suffering recurrent seizures with high blood pressure and abnormal EKG readings. She was transported to Christiana Hospital for evaluation of possible stroke or cardiac complications.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Unit 788 will give me a little bit of the lengthy report.
00:05
A 62-year-old female appeared to be in status epilepticus with a history of brain bleed and stroke.
00:12
On our arrival she had a left-sided gaze.
00:15
There was no seizure-like activity, although reported by family.
00:21
While we were assessing her,
00:24
we noticed lip smacking starting and then full body seizure-like activity.
00:32
It lasted about 15 seconds and then happened again.
00:36
We administered 10 milligrams of medication intravenously en route.
00:40
Family had administered medication prior to our arrival.
00:49
Blood pressure is 282 over about 100.
00:54
Oxygen saturation is 100 percent on a non-rebreather.
00:56
BLS reported patient to be hypotensive on initial arrival.
01:00
End tidal was about 80, respiratory rate 60, blood sugar in the 300s.
01:06
EKG showed elevations at V4 through V6.
01:13
Almost a full millimeter in two, three, and AVF leads, and also some depression.
01:18
Not a full millimeter, but some depression in V2.
01:28
Due to her history of stroke and brain bleed, we weren't sure if you wanted us to call it stroke-related.
01:35
We are treating as a possible stroke or seizure.
01:40
Abnormal EKG noted, not sure if you have a room ready on arrival.
01:49
We are asking if case is cardiac or stroke related.
01:53
Hospital confirmed they have a room ready on arrival.
01:55
Responder asked how far out we are.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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