Elderly man found lethargic taken to hospital, Towson MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a 76-year-old man near Osler Drive in Towson who was conscious but very lethargic. He was found with low blood pressure and new onset atrial fibrillation. He was treated by paramedics and transported to St. Joseph's Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Well, for county paramedic 102 on 224 for St.
00:03
(name withheld).
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St. Joseph's Hospital online, unit to physician.
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Negative, this will be informational purposes only.
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This is Baltimore County Paramedic 102 en route to your facility with an approximate 14-minute ETA.
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How do you copy?
00:16
Copy, continue out.
00:19
All right, on board I have a 76-year-old male who's conscious and alert, however very lethargic.
00:25
Family called because the patient has been very lethargic all day today.
00:31
When first responders arrived, he had a blood pressure by palp of seventy-four.
00:38
Seventy-four by palp, we do have fluid at this time.
00:41
We do have a blood pressure of ninety-three over sixty.
00:44
At this point,
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I've got atrial fibrillation on the monitor.
00:49
I transmitted to your facility.
00:50
No known history of atrial fibrillation.
00:52
You've also got some frequent PVCs.
00:57
Denies any medical history other than a previous history of alcohol use.
01:01
He says he drinks maybe a pint per week,
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but never had withdrawal symptoms before.
01:10
Current pulse rate is 92, pulse ox 100% on room air.
01:16
Already gave you the updated blood pressure, blood sugar is 74.
01:20
We do have a 20 gauge established in the left forearm and are giving lactated ringers.
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Location mentioned:
Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
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