Woman at nursing home shows acute confusion and dehydration, Piqua OH
Medical EmergencyA woman at a nursing home suddenly became confused and dehydrated. EMS arrived and assessed her vital signs and neurological status. She was being transported for further medical evaluation.
Audio|Source: Miami County Fire and EMS - West Central
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She was a 52-year-old female.
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She complained of an altered mental status.
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We were called by home health.
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She noticed patients.
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Was in an altered state.
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The patient presumes pretty dehydrated.
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Lips are very dry.
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Poor skin turgor.
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Station of alert GCS was 14 due to confusion, final blood pressure 108 over 66, pulse in 90s, shown a sinus rhythm on a 4 lead, and end title at 21.
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S.O.2, 100% on room air, Acki-check of 118.
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I have attempted a temp without success.
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She's not allowing me to do an oral temp.
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I don't have an 18 left AC, running at wide open with fluid, and we'll be there here and about.
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Two minutes.
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Questions orders? Is she confused at baseline?
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Negative. She was normal yesterday when Home Health visited, different today.
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No neuro deficits, either.
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She has purposeful movements on bilateral, equal bilateral size, pupils are good, symmetrical smiles.
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That's about as far into a stroke assessment as I could have since with her.
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But she let me comply.
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That's clear, 912, 4, 5-9-9-1-arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Near High St, Piqua, OH 45356
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