Elderly man treated for fainting at Kaiser Redwood City, Redwood City CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man fainted briefly while sitting near Veterans Blvd in Redwood City. Paramedics determined he was likely dehydrated, with mild orthostatic hypotension, and transported him to Kaiser Redwood City in stable condition.
Audio|Heard on: San Mateo CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 45, Code 2, be there in about 8 minutes.
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I've got a Code 2, 82-year-old male.
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He had a brief fainting episode while sitting and was carefully lowered to the ground.
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There's no fall or trauma associated.
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His only history is hypertension.
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He had a similar episode about nine months ago when he was dehydrated, and it's our suspicion today.
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He is borderline orthostatic from lying down to sitting, about a drop of 17 points systolic.
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Vitals: blood pressure 102 over 62.
00:28
Pulse is 76 and sinus. Resting at 98 percent on room air with a blood sugar of 96.
00:33
He is alert and oriented, giving him some fluids now.
00:36
Nothing further. Code 2 in about 8 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063
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