Elderly patient dies following cardiac arrest near Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency involving an elderly woman who went into cardiac arrest near Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark. CPR was performed, but the patient did not recover. A power of attorney document was verified on scene, and after consultation with medical control, the time of death was recorded at approximately 11:46 p.m. The patient was not a local resident and had a complex medical history. No suspicious circumstances were noted.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
Christiana, this is Medic Seven.
00:02
Christiana, this is Medic Seven, Paramedic (number withheld).
00:05
On scene with an eighty-five-year-old female, CPR in progress.
00:08
How do you copy so far?
00:11
Eighty-five-year-old male, CPR.
00:14
Eighty-five-year-old female last seen by (name withheld) around 9:30, possible two-hour downtime.
00:22
She is still pliable and warm in a warm environment.
00:26
We have a healthcare power of attorney assigned by (name withheld) who is on scene.
00:31
Everything's witnessed, stated, and valid.
00:33
We don't have a valid DEMOS form.
00:35
Patient is not from Delaware; she just recently arrived here.
00:38
(Name withheld) says the patient may have a do-not-resuscitate order in another state but cannot locate it.
00:43
Able to produce that paperwork.
00:44
The only thing produced is a valid power of attorney.
00:47
The power of attorney lists (name withheld) and expresses the patient should not receive further life-saving measures.
00:54
Just going to confirm details with you.
00:57
She has an extensive medical history including COPD, CHF, and diabetes.
01:01
She is asystole and not breathing.
01:04
Performing BLS CPR and consulting about time of death pronouncement.
01:13
Considering documentation from the power of attorney present on scene despite out-of-state forms.
01:22
CPR is being ceased at this time.
01:26
After ceasing CPR, will provide time of death.
01:34
Number withheld.
01:52
Time of death is 23:46.
02:00
Case number (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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