Medical emergency involving elderly female near Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old female near Forest Glen Rd is being transported to the hospital for possible failure to thrive, altered mental status, dehydration, and low blood pressure. She has slowed responses and had stopped eating, drinking, and taking medication over several days. Vital signs are being monitored and treatment includes oxygen and IV access.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Morning, Holy Cross.
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Ambulance 7.02 coming to you with a priority two 80-year-old female.
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Patient has altered mental status and failure to thrive.
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How do you copy so far?
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Copy so far.
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Patient was found in her home with her caretaker.
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Over the last several days, patient stopped eating, drinking, and taking medication.
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We have a Glasgow Coma Scale of 13 right now.
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She is able to answer some questions but is very slow and her recall is delayed.
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Initially, the blood pressure was 90 over 45 after repositioning and getting her out of bed.
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Now about 110 over 72.
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Normal sinus rhythm on the monitor at 72 beats per minute.
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Oxygen saturation is about 95% on room air. Working on IV access and a 12-lead ECG shows no indication of injury. Blood sugar was 143. If any questions, I'll see you in about five minutes at Holy Cross.
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Location mentioned:
Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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