Elderly woman treated for weakness at home, Rutherfordton NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 72-year-old woman reported weakness in her knees and difficulty standing at her home near S Ridgecrest St in Rutherfordton. Medics assessed her elevated blood pressure and oxygen levels and transported her to Rutherford Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Rutherford NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 10's can match an armoured with a 72, 72-year-old female call-out reference.
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She is having knee weakness and is having weakness standing and doing things around the house.
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Patient says she went to Central Facility Friday for possibly some assistance.
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That she does not get any assistance.
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She wanted to be transported back to you guys.
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So current chief complaint is weak knees.
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Last blood pressure was 171 over 92, 171 over 92.
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Patient has not taken any of her medicines, including her high blood pressure med.
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Heart rate is 82.
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SpO2 is 90% on room air.
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Patient also has a history of bed folks and approaches just for you guys to be advised.
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We're approximately 5 in your facility.
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Any questions?
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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