Elderly man transported after medical issue in Poway, Poway CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a private residence near Pomerado Road in Poway for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who had been experiencing weakness following a previous fall. The patient, who had a prior history of stroke, was evaluated and transported to Pomerado Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:29
Transcript:
00:00
Copy that. Responding to a private residence again for a 75 male.
00:05
Chief complaint is going to be generalized weakness.
00:09
It sounds like the patient had a fall on Christmas Eve.
00:14
Sounds like from the fall he did not hit his head.
00:18
The (name withheld) yesterday took him in for evaluation.
00:22
Sounds like they did a full workup, CT scan from the fall because she noticed some increased weakness and lethargy.
00:29
Sounds like at Palomar Escondido they found everything to be normal.
00:36
Since then, he's been presenting with increased weakness.
00:39
It sounds like it's worsening today.
00:42
The (name withheld) mentioned expressive aphasia, history of stroke, and brain bleed.
00:50
He's negative for all aspects of the stroke scale.
00:54
She said the last time he was acting normal and alert was around 3 p.m. yesterday.
01:10
He is fully oriented.
01:11
Blood pressure approximately 132 over 92.
01:14
Heart rate is eighty-five.
01:16
Normal sinus rhythm.
01:17
He’s breathing 18 times a minute.
01:19
Lungs are clear.
01:21
Oxygen saturation ninety-eight percent on room air.
01:23
Temperature ninety-eight degrees, blood sugar approximately 131.
01:33
Rescue history, allergies, medical arrival.
01:35
As far as treatments, we're going to get IV access and route to Pomerado Hospital in Poway.
01:41
Nothing else is anticipated beyond that.
01:46
ETA is going to be about 10 to 15 minutes.
02:26
I'll give Pomerado Hospital heads up on your 10-minute ETA.
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Location mentioned:
Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
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