Medical transport to Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 78-year-old male patient from Norfolk to Norfolk General Hospital for evaluation of abdominal and groin swelling, pain, and shortness of breath. The patient reported recurrence of symptoms after recent discharge. Vital signs were stable, and he was alert. The swelling appeared to affect his breathing. The incident appears to involve a non-violent medical emergency requiring hospital care.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Yes ma'am, this is Norfolk Medic 12.
00:02
We're out to your facility with a 78-year-old male.
00:04
Chief complaint is swelling.
00:06
It started approximately a week ago, and he was at your facility and was admitted.
00:10
He was discharged.
00:12
He said the swelling has started again and it has gone up into his abdomen.
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His abdomen is swollen.
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It is painful to the touch and tender.
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He's alert and answering all questions appropriately.
00:22
On a scale of zero to ten, he ranks the pain at nine.
00:25
Vital signs are as follows.
00:27
Blood pressure 156 over 78, pulse 78 regular, oxygen saturation 96%.
00:32
Respirations are 18 and adequate.
00:34
Blood glucose level is 166.
00:37
History of CHF.
00:39
He has a pacemaker.
00:40
He has diabetes.
00:41
He reports being compliant with medications. Approximately 3 minutes away from your location.
00:48
Any questions or doctor's orders?
00:52
Does he have any increased work of breathing?
00:54
I'm sorry, ma'am.
00:55
Can you repeat that?
00:56
Is he having any shortness of breath or increased work of breathing?
01:01
Yes ma'am, he says the swelling in his stomach is affecting his breathing and making it harder.
01:07
Okay, if this patient is appropriate for triage, we will see you in triage.
01:10
Otherwise, we'll see you at the charge desk.
01:13
Received.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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