Elderly man transported for suspected sepsis, Toledo OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Toledo, Ohio, transported a 68-year-old man with altered mental status and suspected sepsis to St. Vincent Hospital. The patient, who also has lung cancer and recurrent urinary infections, showed signs of infection and weakness. EMS declared a sepsis alert and provided oxygen and IV fluids during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 19 to St.
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V's, we're going to be declaring a sepsis alert.
00:05
We're currently en route to your facility with an alert but disoriented 68-year-old male.
00:13
Chief complaint today is altered mental status.
00:19
Initially we got called out for a stroke.
00:22
Sounds like the patient has been very weak for the last several days.
00:26
Family states that he has had dark colored urine that is quite pungent throughout the day today.
00:34
The patient's mental status has deteriorated.
00:38
Patient is receiving cancer treatment, does have lung cancer as well as several other comorbidities.
00:46
Also treats for frequent UTIs.
00:49
Vitals are as follows.
00:51
Blood pressure 149 over 81, 149 over 81.
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Heart rate of 130 and regular.
00:58
Respirations are 22, slightly shallow.
01:04
Initial oxygen saturation was 88% on home O2 via nasal cannula.
01:09
We have them on a non-rebreather right now.
01:12
I've bumped them up to about 94%.
01:14
12 lead sinus tachycardic, non-diagnostic blood sugar.
01:20
One eight eight patient has a capnography of eleven at this time with good waveform.
01:29
Right now, the patient is resting in a position of comfort.
01:32
We do have IV access established and are administering normal saline at this time.
01:40
We'll be to your facility in approximately 10 minutes.
01:42
Unless you have anything further, we'll see you then.
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Location mentioned:
Cherry St suite 10, Toledo, OH 43608
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